UNSPSC 39121570: Recloser

Switches that will automatically open to break a circuit if they detect electrical problems, and then attempt to close the circuit at timed intervals.

UNSPSC 39121570 Recloser (Commodity) covers electrical switching and control components that state and local governments procure for transit systems, utilities, facilities, and infrastructure maintenance. Recent solicitations show purchasing focused on electrical assemblies, switches, fuses, converters, and control components for repair, replacement, and emergency operations rather than integrated recloser units as the code name might suggest. Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority (DART) emerges as a significant and repeat buyer, soliciting dual fixture light assemblies, receptacle covers, power converters, traction power fuses, and solenoid lock switches within a compressed timeframe in May and October 2026. Beyond transit, issuing bodies include county sheriffs' offices procuring network infrastructure, school districts requesting electrical equipment and parts, county transportation authorities, county commissioners sourcing standardized electrical components, and state correctional agencies. The scope spans one-time component purchases, indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) framework agreements for ongoing supply, and specialized brand-restricted procurements (Schneider Electric, Cisco, G.E. components).

Recent opportunities cluster heavily in Texas, with DART dominating the Dallas-Fort Worth region across multiple component solicitations posted in May, September, and October 2026 with response windows of five to seven days. Hillsborough County, Florida (Schneider brand electrical components, estimated value $519,787.19 over two years, ITB due June 18, 2026) and Orange County Transportation Authority, California (industrial electrical supplies, $10,000 budget, RFQ due March 30, 2026) represent major regional procurements. Trinity Metro (Tarrant County, Texas) seeks an IDIQ electrical materials supplier (RFQ due August 20, 2026). Northside Independent School District (San Antonio, Texas) bid electrical equipment, parts, and services (IFB due July 1, 2026). City of Tampa, Florida procured a G.E. push button switch (RFQ due August 17, 2026); City of Atlanta, Department of Aviation solicited NEMA switch upgrade labor and materials (IFB due August 3, 2026). Sourcewell, a Minnesota cooperative purchasing vehicle, issued a multistate law enforcement equipment RFP (due June 16, 2026) spanning Washington counties and broader jurisdictions. DART's pattern of short-cycle solicitations (five- to seven-day response windows) and emphasis on FOB Destination freight terms, Net 30 payment, and delivery-schedule criticality as grounds for default indicates aggressive maintenance and repair cycles and low tolerance for supply delays.