UNSPSC 31401803: Plastic water jet cut gasket

Plastic gasket produced by cutting using ultra high pressure water jets

UNSPSC 31401803 Plastic water jet cut gasket is a Commodity code that represents specialized elastomer components for mechanical joint systems in water infrastructure. State and local governments procure these gaskets primarily for water utility operations and maintenance, where they seal and stabilize ductile iron pipe connections and related mechanical joint assemblies. The work involves manufacturing gaskets to precise dimensional and material specifications—typically EPDM or similar polymer formulations—and delivering them to water departments for integration into existing pipe systems. Issuing bodies include county water utilities, city water departments, and regional water authorities. Most recent activity shows orders ranging from single units to small batches, often structured as spot purchases or one-time quotations rather than standing supply agreements.

Recent activity centers in Florida and Georgia. Palm Beach County issued two RFQs for mechanical joint gaskets (due September 22, 2026 and September 4, 2026), both structured as single purchases with SBE participation requirements and local preference points. The City of Tampa requested quotes for ten 16-inch EPDM locking gaskets for American ductile iron pipe in June 2026. Beyond these direct matches, related procurement in the code's neighborhood includes broader water utility supply agreements—the City of Dallas issued a five-year ID/IQ master agreement for ductile iron pipe itself (due June 12, 2026), and Columbus Consolidated Government sought annual plumbing and irrigation supply contracts (due September 2, 2026). These adjacent procurements signal active water infrastructure investment in the Southeast and Southwest, though the source shows limited volume of gasket-specific solicitations. Vendors should monitor Florida county water utilities closely, as Palm Beach County has posted multiple gasket RFQs in rapid succession; compliance with SBE documentation and local-preference scheduling will be material to award decisions in that jurisdiction.