UNSPSC 39101900: Lamp Ballasts and Lamp Transformers

UNSPSC 39101900 Lamp Ballasts and Lamp Transformers is a Class code covering fluorescent and metal halide ballasts, electrical transformers, and related lighting control components that state and local governments procure on blanket or as-needed bases for facility maintenance and transit operations. Recent solicitations show transportation authorities, school districts, and municipalities sourcing standard ballasts—particularly 1500W metal halide units and associated capacitors—alongside broader electrical supply catalogs for ongoing maintenance programs. Issuing bodies span transit authorities (Orange County Transportation Authority, Charlotte Area Transit System), independent school districts (Northside Independent School District, Pinellas County School District), counties (Gwinnett County), and municipal departments (City of Phoenix Public Works, City of Dallas). Blanket contracts with fixed pricing and 2–5 year terms dominate; deliveries typically occur within 48 hours to 4 days of order, with FOB destination and supplier-paid freight standard. Vendors must bid all line items to remain responsive and carry commercial general liability insurance in the $1–2 million range.

Recent activity concentrates in California, Texas, Georgia, and Florida. Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation requested approximately 200 units annually each of 1500W metal halide ballasts (Advance ADV71A67842001 or equivalent) and capacitors (Aerovox Z74S5232NN or equivalent) on an annual contract with quotes due June 12, 2026 (RFQ, lowest responsive award). Orange County Transportation Authority posted two overlapping lighting-supply RFQs—one for general lighting supplies on a $50,000 two-year blanket (due June 11, 2026, with question deadline June 2 and addendum response June 5) and a second for industrial electrical supplies on a $10,000 one-year term (response date March 30, 2026; incumbent American Materials contract C32214 expired February 28, 2025). Northside Independent School District in San Antonio sought sealed bids for electrical equipment, parts, supplies, rentals, and repairs under IFB 2026098 (due July 1, 2026), replacing expiring contract 2025-100 with incumbent notification required. Pinellas County School District issued a comprehensive electrical-supplies IFB on March 27, 2026 (approximately $950,000 annual contract value, 27 product categories including ballasts and lighting controls, with 5 percent Florida-vendor preference) and the City of Dallas issued a 60-month ID/IQ master agreement for electrical supplies on February 5, 2026 (due March 13, competitive sealed bid with tiered discount evaluation and local preference up to 5 percent for sub-$500,000 awards).