UNSPSC 31171531: Angular contact bearing

Ball bearing that will accept radial loads as well as axial loads in one direction.

UNSPSC 31171531 Angular contact bearing is a Commodity code that nominally covers ball and roller bearing components, but recent state and local procurement activity under this code shows minimal alignment with that scope. The most recent solicitation tagged to this code—West Travis County Public Utility Agency's RFQ for raw water intake ball valves and installation services (RFQRWIBALLVALVEPUMP120260902, due September 2, 2026)—concerns large-diameter valve procurement and replacement at a water treatment plant, not bearing products. A second opportunity from San Bernardino County Project & Facilities Management (ITB 6391, due June 19, 2026) solicited parts and supplies for facility maintenance across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general building systems—a broad MRO category that may incidentally include bearings but centers on consumables and fixtures rather than precision bearing assemblies. The code appears to see sporadic state and local procurement activity, and the opportunities actually posted do not reflect authentic bearing-focused purchasing.

Geographic activity is concentrated in Texas and California based on the most recent records. West Travis County operates in the Austin area, and San Bernardino County procurement spans Southern California. No other states appear in the available recent opportunities. The West Travis County RFQ requires site visits prior to submission and offers no contract value, contract term, or set-aside information; San Bernardino County applies a local vendor preference of 5 percent for vendors with a principal place of business within county boundaries and imposes a Net 60 payment term. The mismatch between the code's bearing scope and the actual work solicited—valves, facility maintenance parts, and installation services—suggests either inconsistent code tagging in state procurement systems or limited bearing-specific activity under this commodity designation at present.