UNSPSC 39121045: Modulation transformer

A transformer that is used to match the impedance of the coil on secondary output from the amplitude modulation circuit.

UNSPSC 39121045 Modulation transformer is a Commodity code that encompasses high-voltage testing equipment, distribution transformers, power transformers, and related electrical apparatus that state and local utilities and public agencies procure for system maintenance, upgrade, and diagnostic operations. Recent state and local opportunities show utility authorities and municipalities soliciting specialized transformer testing modules, pad-mount and pole-mounted distribution transformers in ratings from 100 kVA to 50 MVA, capacitor banks, reclosers, and substation power transformers—reflecting actual buying focused on electrical system infrastructure replacement, testing capability, and operational support rather than abstract transformer theory. Issuing bodies include municipal electric utilities (Kissimmee Utility Authority, Austin Energy, Lubbock Power & Light, Keys Energy Services, the City of Leesburg), cooperative electric associations (Florida Keys Electric Cooperative), city utility departments (City of Covington, City of Monroe, City of College Park, City of Albany), a regional utility authority (Austin Energy), and a state agency (Texas Department of Criminal Justice); municipal and cooperative utilities dominate the recent activity, with repeat solicitation activity from Kissimmee Utility Authority and Lubbock Power & Light signaling ongoing procurement cycles in their systems.

Transformer procurement activity concentrates in Florida, Georgia, and Texas, with secondary recent activity in Virginia and California. Representative recent opportunities include Kissimmee Utility Authority's sole-source procurement of one Omicron CP TD12 high-voltage testing device (Notice of Intent, May 28, 2026 response deadline); Florida Keys Electric Cooperative's RFQ for 14 ABB-Elastimold 27 kV reclosers and 35 overhead transformers for 2027 recloser projects (November 3, 2026 deadline); Austin Energy's IFB for capacitor banks and associated parts on an as-needed basis with local-business preferences up to 5% discount (October 27, 2026 deadline); the City of Covington, Georgia's IFB for five pad-mount transformers ranging from 750 KVA to 2000 KVA with local-vendor preference (October 14, 2026 deadline); the City of Leesburg, Florida's RFP for a custom 67–13,090 kV three-phase power transformer with 20-year cost-of-ownership evaluation and U.S. manufacturing requirement (August 19, 2026 deadline, passed); and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's RFP for electrical system replacement at the Memorial Unit including two 2500 KVA transformers (June 8, 2026 deadline, estimated project value $6,806,200). Cooperative purchasing vehicles, local-vendor preferences (up to 5% in Austin; tie-breaking preference in Covington), and small-business participation incentives appear frequently; liquidated damages for late delivery and performance bonds are standard. Lead time, cost-of-ownership modeling, manufacturing location (U.S.-only in Leesburg and TDCJ), and compliance with technical standards (IEEE, ANSI, NFPA) are recurring evaluation factors.