UNSPSC 39111801: Lamp ballasts

UNSPSC 39111801 Lamp ballasts, a Commodity code, covers ballast units and related electrical components that state and local governments procure for lighting systems at their facilities. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers sourcing ballasts as discrete line items within broader electrical supply contracts, including metal halide ballasts rated for specific voltages and capacitor units for HVAC and lighting systems. The purchasing pattern reflects both planned replacement cycles on annual or multi-year renewal contracts and as-needed emergency supply arrangements through blanket purchase orders.

Transit authorities, county parks departments, and independent school districts are the primary issuing bodies under this code. The Orange County Transportation Authority has posted multiple RFQs for lighting supplies (including ballasts) on a blanket renewal basis with two-year terms, while Gwinnett County, Georgia is soliciting approximately 200 units annually each of 1500W metal halide ballasts and capacitors for the Parks and Recreation Department on an annual contract with four one-year renewal options. Northside Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas issued an IFB for electrical equipment, parts, and supplies replacements. Activity concentrates in California, Georgia, and Texas; one cooperative purchasing vehicle (Sourcewell on behalf of participating counties in Washington and Grant) lists law enforcement equipment broadly but does not appear to include ballasts as a distinct line item. The Gwinnett County RFQ closing June 12, 2026 exemplifies the code's core scope — vendors must quote on approximately 200 units annually each of specified ballasts (Advance Brand ADV71A67842001 or approved equivalent) and capacitors (Aerovox Z74S5232NN or approved equivalent), with pricing firm for the initial term and renewal options specified separately. Orange County Transportation Authority's RFQ 250386 (due June 11, 2026, budget $50,000 over two years) covers lighting supplies delivered within four days of order to Garden Grove, Santa Ana, Anaheim, and Irvine facilities. Award in all cases is to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; pricing must remain firm with no escalation permitted during the initial contract term.