UNSPSC 31181700: Packings and glands

UNSPSC 31181700 Packings and glands is a Class code that state and local governments use to buy automotive and fleet parts inventory, supplies, and related maintenance services rather than the narrowly defined sealing components the code name suggests. Recent solicitations across counties, cities, transit authorities, and school districts show this code capturing procurement for heavy-duty truck and bus parts (brakes, air systems, filters, differentials, belts), light automotive repair parts (OEM and aftermarket components by manufacturer), medium and heavy-duty truck diagnostic services and factory repairs, fleet inventory management and just-in-time parts supply operations, and car wash and detailing services for fleet vehicles. Issuing bodies include Brevard County (Florida), the City of Gainesville (Florida), Collier County (Florida), the City of Atlanta (Georgia), the County of Rockland (New York), the School Board of Sarasota County (Florida), and various jurisdictions participating in Sourcewell cooperative purchasing agreements. The code sees steady activity across Florida, with additional procurement in Georgia, New York, Washington state, and Minnesota through state-level cooperative vehicles.

Recent representative opportunities include the City of Gainesville's ITB for Heavy-Duty Bus and Truck Brakes and Miscellaneous Parts (due May 12, 2026) covering eight specialized lots with OEM specifications and two-week delivery guarantees, and Brevard County's bid solicitation for Just-in-Time inventory management services for fleet automotive parts supply with on-site parts-room staffing and system integration into the County's iMaint platform (bid opening February 25, 2026). The School Board of Sarasota County issued Bid #26-0124 for automotive and light truck repair parts with firm discounts off manufacturer list prices across 19 OEM suppliers (due February 12, 2026). Collier County exercised a single-source award to Tampa Truck Center LLC for medium and heavy-duty truck parts and factory-authorized repairs covering Freightliner, Western Star, Cummins, and Detroit Diesel platforms. A Sourcewell RFP (#061626) for Law Enforcement Equipment coordinated across Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima Counties in Washington state plus nationwide jurisdictions (due June 16, 2026). The Illinois Chief Procurement Office awarded a $7.5 million three-year joint purchase master contract through Sourcewell to Genuine Parts Company (NAPA Auto Parts) for aftermarket vehicle parts and supplies across state and local agencies.