UNSPSC 31162817: Wire rope socket

A type of metal device with a funnel shaped receptacle or basket made to secure the tip of the wire rope hardened by the casted metal or wedge.

UNSPSC 31162817 Wire rope socket (Commodity) covers fastening hardware and rope-termination components that state and local governments procure for facility maintenance, vehicle fleet support, and infrastructure operations. Recent solicitations reveal that state and local buyers treat this code broadly, sourcing not only wire rope sockets but also bolts, screws, nuts, washers, rivets, brass fittings, and hose clamps as part of their general fastener and hardware acquisition strategy. San Bernardino County and the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) represent the issuing-body mix — county facility and project management departments handling routine maintenance supply contracts, and regional transit authorities managing fleet and infrastructure support. These buyers typically source fasteners through standing supply agreements with firm-fixed pricing and monthly or as-needed delivery schedules.

Activity centers in California. San Bernardino County issued ITB 6391 on May 18, 2026 for parts and supplies across over 500 line items, with a June 19, 2026 response deadline and a tentative July 1, 2026 contract start; bidders must quote on a minimum of 20 items at F.O.B. destination pricing with 14-day delivery required. OCTA issued IFB 250199 on May 1, 2026 for threaded products and fasteners with a March 16, 2026 bid opening and an estimated contract value of $150,000 over three years (award anticipated April 6, 2026); the scope includes North American-made Grade 8 (10.9 metric) bolts with ISO 17025 or MilSpec certification, monthly scheduled deliveries to two facilities, 48-hour response for urgent orders, and prevailing wage and Davis-Bacon compliance requirements. San Bernardino County applies a 5 percent local vendor preference; OCTA imposes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal and firm fixed unit pricing with no permitted increases during the contract term.