UNSPSC 31162815: Shim

A thin and often tapered or wedged, piece of material, used to fill small gaps or spaces between objects. Shims are typically used in order to support, adjust for better fit, or provide a level surface.

UNSPSC 31162815 Shim, a Commodity code, does not align with the recent state and local contract opportunities tagged under it. The source contains fourteen recent solicitations spanning anchoring and buoy components, traffic sign hardware, telecom parts and tools, silo accessories, door parts and locks, walk-in building supplies, woodshop and food service consumables, maintenance tools and supplies, janitorial supplies, HVAC equipment, and law enforcement equipment. None of these categories represent shims—mechanical fasteners or spacers used in assembly or alignment work—and the code shows little relevant recent activity in actual state and local procurement.

The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and the posted opportunities suggests either tagging inconsistencies in the source data or minimal genuine demand for shims through formal state and local solicitation channels. Firms evaluating this code should treat it as inactive for near-term pursuit and monitor for corrected or clarified opportunities before investing resources in pursuit strategy.