UNSPSC 31181703: Oil slingers

UNSPSC 31181703 Oil slingers is a Commodity code that covers mechanical sealing or containment components for rotating shafts and equipment, but the recent state and local procurement activity under this code reflects the broad, multi-category nature of hardware and lumber supply frameworks rather than narrowly specified oil slingers themselves. Donna Independent School District (DISD) in Cameron County, Texas, issued RFP 011326874 in March 2026 for a catalog-bid procurement of general hardware and lumber supplies, which bundled fasteners, adhesives, hand tools, power tools, structural materials, and other building components under a single vendor-discount framework. School districts appear to be the primary soliciting body under this code in recent activity, using it as part of broader commodity frameworks where multiple product categories are tagged to a single UNSPSC code for administrative convenience. The solicitation sought discount proposals off printed catalog prices, manufacturer lists, or shelf prices, with an effective term of September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027 and options for two additional one-year extensions by mutual agreement.

Activity is concentrated in Texas, with DISD's RFP representing the recent opportunity in the block. The district issued the RFP on March 21, 2026 with a response deadline of April 8, 2026 at 10:00 A.M., intending to award to multiple vendors on the basis of selection, service, and price without guaranteed minimum purchase volumes. No set-aside designations or vendor-type restrictions were specified, and all qualifying vendors were eligible to bid. Goods required a one-year warranty against defects from acceptance or payment, with available items shipping within seven working days and special orders within four to six weeks. The procurement documentation does not identify an award value or budget range, emphasizing that purchases would be made on an as-needed basis throughout the contract term.