UNSPSC 31161909: Waveform spring

Type of spring designed to maintain tension between parts.

UNSPSC 31161909 Waveform spring is a Commodity code that covers discrete mechanical fastening and spring components used in equipment assemblies, though recent state and local procurement activity tagged to this code shows minimal alignment with the nominal product scope. Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government cooperative purchasing unit, posted RFP #061626 in May 2026 seeking law enforcement equipment—a category far broader than waveform springs and encompassing complete systems and apparatus rather than component-level parts. The solicitation does not itemize specific components, subassemblies, or springs; instead it establishes a blanket contracting vehicle for law enforcement equipment available to thousands of public entities across the United States and Canada, including counties, municipalities, school districts, and tribal governments. No dollar value, incumbent vendor, set-aside designation, or technology specification appears in the available documentation.

The single recent opportunity reflects activity centered in Washington state (Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima counties posted the notice under Washington law RCW 39.34), though Sourcewell's cooperative structure extends eligibility nationwide. The June 16, 2026 response deadline for RFP #061626 has passed. The mismatch between the code's product definition and the actual procurement—a systems-level law enforcement equipment blanket framework rather than a springs or fastener solicitation—suggests this code sees little relevant recent activity in state and local markets. Business development professionals should verify whether waveform springs are actually being sourced as discrete commodity line items or whether purchasing entities are treating law enforcement equipment as integrated solutions through cooperative vehicles.