UNSPSC 32121506: Ceramic fixed capacitor

UNSPSC 32121506 Ceramic fixed capacitor is a Commodity code covering discrete capacitor components procured by state and local governments for electrical system upgrades, control panel fabrication, and facility maintenance. Recent opportunities show state and local buyers sourcing capacitors primarily as components within larger electrical assemblies rather than as standalone consumables, though the code's abstract designation does not fully align with the concrete work being solicited. Kissimmee Utility Authority solicited SEL 451 and SEL 751 protection relays (not capacitors directly) for SCADA infrastructure replacement under a sole-source procurement, while Gwinnett County, Georgia requested capacitors (Aerovox Z74S5232NN or approved equivalent) at approximately 200 units annually as part of a Parks and Recreation Department maintenance contract. Hillsborough County sought Schneider brand electrical components including control panel subassemblies for SCADA integration, and the City of Tampa procured a solenoid for water treatment facility automation. The issuing bodies span utility authorities, county governments, municipalities, and special-purpose districts, with repeat procurement activity from Hillsborough County and multi-year framework contracting common in the recent solicitations.

Geographic activity concentrates in Florida (Kissimmee Utility Authority, Hillsborough County, Bay County, City of Tampa, City of Fort Worth for elevator maintenance), Georgia (Gwinnett County), and Texas (Trinity Metro in Tarrant County, City of Arlington). Representative recent opportunities include Gwinnett County's RFQ for 200 units annually of metal halide ballasts and capacitors, due June 12, 2026, and Hillsborough County's ITB 26-00277 for ongoing Schneider electrical components at $519,787.19 estimated value over two years, due June 18, 2026. The code shows limited recent activity as a primary procurement target; capacitors appear predominantly as line items within broader electrical system or control panel solicitations rather than standalone contracts.