UNSPSC 31281808: Nickel alloy punched components

UNSPSC 31281808 Nickel alloy punched components is a Commodity code that covers stamped or punched metal components manufactured from nickel-based alloys, though recent state and local procurement activity under this code designation shows substantial misalignment with the category's nominal scope. The single recent opportunity tagged to this code — the City of Midland, Texas procurement for 71 fire hydrants under the U25-01 Fire Hydrant Replacement Project — involves complete assembled hydrants (4-foot, 5-foot, and 6-foot units) rather than discrete nickel alloy punched subcomponents or parts. State and local governments procuring under this code designation appear to be buying finished goods or systems that may contain nickel alloy punched elements as incorporated components, but the tag does not reflect the actual work scope being solicited.

The Midland opportunity issued as an IFB with a response deadline of April 9, 2026, seeking competitive bids through the Bonfire e-procurement platform with itemized unit pricing and technical conformance to attached specifications. The procurement applied Texas local preference provisions under Texas Local Government Code Section 271.9051 and required workers' compensation insurance and Non-Collusion attestation but did not invoke disadvantaged-enterprise set-asides. The source documents no other recent state or local solicitations under this code, no identified incumbent or current contractor, and no stated award value or budget range.