UNSPSC 31181802: Ignition boot

Cover for mechanism of ignition/key system.

UNSPSC 31181802 Ignition boot (Commodity) represents a narrow product line within automotive electrical and engine components that state and local governments purchase as part of broader fleet maintenance and repair operations. The code encompasses ignition system components used in vehicle servicing across municipal and county fleet operations, though recent state and local solicitations show this specific commodity rarely appears as a standalone procurement — instead, ignition boots are absorbed into larger automotive parts supply and fleet maintenance contracts where they are sourced alongside broader categories of aftermarket and OEM parts. State and local buying occurs through county purchasing offices (Brevard County, Williamson County), municipal fleet services departments (City of Atlanta), school districts (School Board of Sarasota County), and cooperative purchasing vehicles such as Sourcewell that aggregate demand across multiple jurisdictions and regions.

Recent activity shows ignition boots and similar small-value engine components supplied under two dominant procurement models: comprehensive aftermarket parts agreements and just-in-time fleet inventory management services. The School Board of Sarasota County (Bid #26-0124, due February 12, 2026) established a one-year supply agreement for automotive and light truck repair parts requiring firm percentage discounts off manufacturer list prices across 19 specified OEM brands; Brevard County (solicitation B52621, bid opening February 25, 2026) issued an IFB for just-in-time inventory management services covering automotive parts, equipment, and supplies required to maintain the County's fleet of 1,114 assets with an estimated budget of $730,000 for fiscal year 2025-26. The State of Illinois procured aftermarket vehicle parts and supplies through Sourcewell (Bid Number 26-416CMS-BOSS4-B-51821), awarding the contract to Genuine Parts Company (NAPA Auto Parts) for $7,500,000 across a three-year term commencing May 20, 2026. Activity concentrates in Florida (Brevard County, Sarasota County), Illinois (state-level cooperative purchasing), Texas (Williamson County notice, though administrative only), and Georgia (City of Atlanta), with broader national reach through Sourcewell's multi-jurisdictional framework.