UNSPSC 32121508: Tantalum fixed capacitor

UNSPSC 32121508 Tantalum fixed capacitor is a Commodity code that captures state and local procurement of electrical components—capacitors, relays, solenoids, and related parts—used in utility infrastructure, water treatment facilities, transit systems, and municipal facilities. The code sees active use across water authorities, transit authorities, and county utilities purchasing replacement and repair components for aging electrical and control systems. Issuing bodies include utility authorities (Kissimmee Utility Authority), counties (Hillsborough County, Gwinnett County, Bay County), cities (Tampa, Arlington, Fort Worth), school districts (Northside Independent School District), and transit authorities (Trinity Metro). Procurement spans sole-source replacements of standardized electrical components where equipment compatibility with existing systems is critical, annual supply agreements for ballasts and capacitors stocked by facilities maintenance departments, and emergency repairs requiring quick-turnaround sourcing of specific model numbers.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida (Kissimmee, Hillsborough County, Tampa, Bay County) and Texas (Tarrant County, San Antonio, Arlington, Fort Worth), with scattered activity in Georgia (Gwinnett County). Kissimmee Utility Authority issued RFQ solicitation SS26054SH for SEL 451 and SEL 751 protection relays on a sole-source basis, citing full compatibility requirements with existing SCADA infrastructure and relay fleet; Northside Independent School District in San Antonio posted IFB2026118 for electronic equipment, parts, repairs, rentals, and services with September 24, 2026, response due. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners solicited Schneider brand electrical components under ITB-26-00277 ($519,787.19 estimated value over two years) and pump station control panels under ITB-26-00393 ($3.66 million over two years). Gwinnett County, Georgia, sought competitive quotes for approximately 200 units annually each of 1500W metal halide ballasts and capacitors through PA028-26, with June 12, 2026, close date. City of Tampa issued RFQ 26P00389 for a single unused surplus solenoid (Model ZTSDL80EC-7, 480V, 800A) for the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility with same-day close on June 19, 2026. Trinity Metro (Tarrant County, Texas) established an IDIQ electrical parts supplier contract through IFB26T035 to cover maintenance and emergency operations across transit facilities, stations, and administrative buildings.