UNSPSC 31162415: Pawls

UNSPSC 31162415 Pawls (Commodity) covers mechanical fastening components and hardware that state and local governments procure for facility maintenance, transportation infrastructure, and equipment repair operations. The code encompasses bolts, nuts, screws, rivets, washers, and related fastening supplies in both standard and high-strength grades, as well as specialized fastening devices like hose clamps and brass fittings. State and local buyers source these items through formal competitive bidding to support ongoing maintenance of buildings, vehicles, transit equipment, and operational facilities.

County governments and regional transit authorities are the primary soliciting bodies under this code. San Bernardino County Project & Facilities Management issued ITB 6391 in May 2026 for parts and supplies supporting facility maintenance and repair, with over 500 line items including fasteners, locks, HVAC components, electrical supplies, and related hardware; the County applied a 5 percent local vendor preference and required bidders to submit pricing on a minimum of 20 items, with proposals due June 19, 2026. Orange County Transportation Authority posted IFB 250199 in May 2026 for threaded products and fasteners, covering 154 line items of bolts, screws, nuts, washers, and hose clamps sourced over a three-year contract term estimated at $150,000; the Authority imposed a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal, required North American Grade 8 high-strength fasteners with laboratory certification, mandated 48-hour response times for urgent orders, and weighted evaluation 80 percent on lowest total price and 20 percent on discount from publisher pricing, with bids due March 16, 2026. Activity under this code is concentrated in California, with issuing bodies operating on firm-fixed-unit-price models and emphasizing compliance with industry standards, domestic sourcing, and responsive supply chain performance.