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 (Commodity) encompasses fastening and assembly components that state and local governments procure as replacement parts and supplies for facility maintenance, equipment repair, and institutional operations. Recent opportunities show the code being tagged to diverse consumables and hardware acquisitions, though the actual solicitations span HVAC equipment parts, door and lock hardware, janitorial supplies, audio system components, and washing equipment components—suggesting the code serves as a catch-all for miscellaneous parts and hardware rather than shims specifically. Texas Health and Human Services Commission dominates the recent activity, posting multiple IFBs for HVAC parts, chemicals, gases, and hardware to support state-supported living centers. Other issuing bodies include Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners (Florida), City of Austin (Texas), Illinois Department of Corrections, Donna Independent School District (Texas), and Sourcewell cooperative purchasing on behalf of multiple Washington state counties and participating jurisdictions nationally.

Recent opportunities reflect Texas as the primary market, with secondary activity in Florida and Illinois. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued HHS0017595 (Telecom Parts and Tools, due August 3, 2026, RFP), HHS0017634 (Chemicals, Gases, HVAC Equipment, Hardware and Supplies to Austin State Supported Living Center, due July 28, 2026, IFB with estimated value $50,000), HHS0017262 (HVAC Parts, Hardware, and Furnishings, due May 15, 2026, IFB with max value $50,000), and HHS0016950V2 (Door and Lock Hardware services, due March 10, 2026, IFB with historical spend $104,000 over three years). Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners issued ITB 26-00319 (Janitorial and Operational Supplies for Fire Rescue Department, due July 24, 2026, estimated value $765,679.84). City of Austin issued IFB DCG1036 (Station Alerting Audio Parts, due July 14, 2026). Illinois Department of Corrections solicited a Hobart Wash Arm Assembly (due April 23, 2026). Donna ISD issued RFP 011326-874 (General Hardware & Lumber Supplies catalog bid, due April 8, 2026, term September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027 with optional two-year extensions). Sourcewell issued RFP 061626 (Law Enforcement Equipment, due June 16, 2026) on behalf of Washington counties including Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima.