UNSPSC 31171540: Bearing needle

An important individual component of a bearing that is sold separately and serves to decrease the friction of the bearing.

UNSPSC 31171540 Bearing needle is a Commodity code that covers individual needle or roller bearing components procured by state and local governments primarily for facility maintenance, equipment repair, and infrastructure support. The code shows minimal targeted procurement activity in recent state and local solicitations; the most recent opportunities tagged to this code reflect broader parts-and-supplies buying rather than needle bearing procurement specifically. State and local buyers under this code span county purchasing departments and facility management divisions within larger county governments.

San Bernardino County Project & Facilities Management issued ITB 6391 on May 18, 2026 (due June 19, 2026) for parts and supplies supporting facility maintenance and repair operations, encompassing over 500 line items across multiple categories including motors and pumps, HVAC components, electrical supplies, and building materials — of which bearing needles would represent a subset rather than a primary focus. The county offers a local vendor preference of 5 percent for vendors with principal place of business within San Bernardino County boundaries, with contract start anticipated July 1, 2026 and delivery required within 14 days of purchase order receipt. No other bearing needle–specific solicitations appear in recent state and local activity, suggesting this code experiences low discretionary demand and is typically absorbed into broader facility parts contracts rather than solicited as a dedicated procurement.