UNSPSC 31261602: Metal shells or casings

UNSPSC 31261602 Metal shells or casings is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure ammunition, less-lethal munitions, firearms components, and tactical equipment for law enforcement training and operational use. Recent solicitations show that issuing bodies across this code span state attorneys general and departments of public safety, county sheriffs' offices and law enforcement agencies, city police departments, school districts with armed security programs, transit authorities, and special-purpose public safety entities. The work solicited includes live ammunition in multiple calibers (9mm, .223, .308, 12-gauge, and specialty rounds), less-lethal munitions (40mm rounds, pepper spray projectiles, flash-bangs, CS and OC tear gas), ammunition testing and ballistic evaluation services, firearm components (upper receivers, magazines, bolt carrier groups), body armor, and force-on-force training systems including Simunition products and tactical kits. Representative recent opportunities include the Texas Office of the Attorney General's procurement of Staccato HD C4X 9mm duty pistols with optics and accessories (IFB 302-26-238495, due July 21, 2026), the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's bid for 45 units each of Glock 19 9mm Gen6 LE pistols, Holosun reflex sights, and Safariland holsters plus 43 used Glock trade-ins (IFB HHS0017580, due July 15, 2026, estimated annual spend $25,000), Collin County Law Enforcement's procurement of live ammunition and less-lethal equipment including 40mm launchers and grenades with estimated annual value of $84,250 (IFB 2026-183, due June 25, 2026), and the Texas Department of Public Safety's three-phase handgun ammunition testing procurement requiring vendors to submit 1,000 rounds of 9mm Luger ammunition for ballistic gelatin penetration, velocity, and functionality evaluation (IFB 40526R0016230, due June 9, 2026).

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, with multiple state and county procurements from the Office of the Attorney General, Department of Public Safety, Health and Human Services Commission, Collin County, Harris County, and the City of Austin; secondary activity spans Florida (City of Tarpon Springs, City of Charlotte North Carolina), Illinois (State Chief Procurement Office), New York (Port Authority, Rockland County), Maine (Department of Administrative and Financial Services on behalf of Public Safety), Pennsylvania (City of Scranton), Colorado (City of Wheat Ridge), Oregon, and the District of Columbia. The code sees heavy year-round activity driven by law enforcement training requirements, mandatory firearms qualifications, and equipment replenishment cycles. Typical contract terms run twelve months with one to four optional renewal periods; pricing is firm for the initial term with annual adjustment caps tied to the Consumer Price Index or documented manufacturer price increases. Many solicitations require HUB or M/WBE participation or initial set-aside notification to disadvantaged vendors; insurance requirements commonly include $1 million per occurrence commercial general liability and workers' compensation. Notice types are mixed—ITBs and IFBs predominate for commodity ammunition and equipment, while RFPs appear for specialized services such as firing range management and ammunition testing. Cooperative purchasing vehicles are active, particularly in New York where Rockland County issued an accelerated RFB to fill a statewide ammunition contract void, and Maine regularly establishes master agreements available to multiple state agencies. Questions deadlines typically fall one to two weeks before bid due dates; addenda are common and posted through electronic portals including Bonfire and state-specific e-procurement systems.