UNSPSC 40171506: Commercial ferrous alloy pipe

Pipe with a pressure rating of 2500 psi or less made of ferrous alloy

UNSPSC 40171506 Commercial ferrous alloy pipe is a Commodity code covering fabrication and supply of steel piping for industrial infrastructure, construction, and utility projects. State and local governments solicit under this code for range pipe fabrication (ballistic testing facilities), outfall and stormwater pipe replacement (drainage infrastructure), natural gas distribution piping, sewer and water system components, and on-demand supply contracts for maintenance inventories. Work ranges from custom fabrication tied to specific infrastructure projects to standing supply agreements with next-day or emergency-response delivery requirements. Issuing bodies span county utilities divisions (Orange County and Volusia County, Florida), municipal public works departments (City of Phoenix, City of Palm Bay, City of Lawrenceville), regional transportation authorities, and university research facilities (Texas A&M University System). Florida jurisdictions dominate recent activity, with multiple county and city procurement offices managing sewer, stormwater, and water infrastructure programs.

Recent opportunities show geographic concentration in Florida and Texas. The City of Phoenix Public Works Department posted an IFB on July 8, 2026 (due August 12) for industrial pipe, miscellaneous fittings, and equipment on an as-needed three-year supply contract with two optional one-year extensions; the scope includes HDPE and PVC pipe ranging from 1.5 to 24 inches in diameter with 24- to 48-hour delivery requirements and firm fixed pricing. Orange County, Florida solicited sewer pipes and fittings (Y26-126) with an estimated five-year spending total of approximately $28.7 million, covering PVC and ductile iron pipes, fittings, and valve components with emergency delivery within four hours available. Texas A&M University System issued an ITB for range pipe fabrication services for the Ballistic Aero-Optics and Materials Range Phase II expansion (TAMUSITB260539, due July 23, 2026). The City of Lawrenceville, Georgia bid natural gas pipe and materials for the Cedars Road to Sugarloaf Parkway DOT Project 13895 (due July 23, 2026) requiring just-in-time delivery coordination with installation contractors. These contracts reflect strong demand for inventory management capability, rapid fulfillment, and compliance with utility system standards and environmental permitting.