UNSPSC 40172605: Forged steel pipe coupling

Pipe coupling made of forged steel

UNSPSC 40172605 Forged steel pipe coupling is a Commodity code that encompasses steel pipe couplings and related fittings used in water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure. State and local governments procure these components as part of broader materials contracts supporting water distribution systems, sewer operations, meter assemblies, and utility maintenance. Issuing bodies include municipal water departments, county utility authorities, and regional group purchasing organizations. The code sees activity across water and sewer infrastructure maintenance and capital improvement projects, with couplings and fittings specified alongside broader material suites rather than as standalone line items.

Recent opportunities show municipal water systems as the primary buyers. The City of Phoenix Water Services Department issued two five-year solicitations—IFB-26-0217 for water pipe and miscellaneous fittings (due February 19, 2026) and IFB-26-0112 for stainless steel bypass spools and tailpieces (due November 12, 2025)—both specifying AWWA and ANSI standards with DBE participation requirements. Volusia County solicited materials for water and sewer operations through ITB #26-B-42LS (response deadline February 4, 2026), requiring AWWA-compliant components and American-made metal items. The Berkshire Regional Group Purchasing Program in Massachusetts issued a cooperative procurement for 32 municipalities across multiple highway and utility supply categories including culvert products (due April 2, 2026, bids due through OpenGov portal). A Jackson County Utility Authority (location and state not specified) solicited materials for a septic abatement project (due July 8, 2026) with BABA certification required. Geographic activity concentrates in California (Santa Clara County), Massachusetts (Berkshire County), Arizona (Phoenix), Florida (Volusia County), and Georgia (Franklin and Gwinnett counties), with limited visibility into mid-market or smaller municipal systems in other regions.