UNSPSC 40173309: Galvanized iron pipe nipple

Galvanized iron pipe nipple, the galvanization is an electrochemical process by which iron is covered with other metal. The galvanization fuction is to protect the treated metal surface against corrosion.

UNSPSC 40173309 Galvanized iron pipe nipple is a Commodity code that encompasses small-diameter galvanized steel pipe fittings used in plumbing, mechanical, and infrastructure systems across state and local government facilities and capital projects. Recent state and local procurement activity under this code shows minimal direct solicitation for galvanized pipe nipples as standalone line items; the one recent opportunity on record—Santa Clara County's Central Expressway Pavement Rehabilitation Project (ITB ITBRDAFY260694, due May 21, 2026)—tags the code but does not identify galvanized pipe nipples as a primary or distinct scope element. The project's stated work scope centers on pavement rehabilitation, asphalt overlay, concrete curb and gutter installation, ADA improvements, traffic signal modifications, and related roadway infrastructure, with no explicit call-out for galvanized pipe fittings. This mismatch suggests either a tagging error or the incidental use of such fittings within a larger mechanical or drainage system tied to the project's scope.

The geographic spread and issuing-body mix cannot be reliably characterized from the available recent-opportunity data. Santa Clara County, California is the sole identified recent buyer; no other state, county, city, school district, or transit authority appears in the recent-opportunities record. Without additional solicitations or contract awards naming galvanized pipe nipples as a targeted commodity, this code shows limited actionable recent activity for state and local business development purposes at this time.