UNSPSC 41111613: Distance meters

UNSPSC 41111613 Distance meters is a Commodity code covering precision laser measurement instruments and optical surveying equipment that state and local governments procure for infrastructure assessment, construction verification, and geodetic surveying. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), city public works departments, county sheriff's offices, and academic institutions are the primary issuing bodies under this code. Recent solicitations show two distinct product categories: high-precision handheld 3D laser scanning systems used for pavement metrology and infrastructure testing, and simpler handheld laser distance meters deployed for general measurement tasks. IDOT has posted multiple rebids and initial procurements for metrology-grade 3D scanning systems meeting VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3 and ISO 10360 certification standards with sub-millimeter accuracy requirements (0.025 mm minimum), blue laser technology, and compatibility with CAD/CAM software suites. These systems support certification of transverse pavement profilers at test tracks and require factory training and warranty support. At the other end of the spectrum, municipal micro purchases specify basic 150-foot laser distance meters for straightforward measurement work with award by lowest responsive bidder.

Geographic activity centers on Illinois and Florida, with outlier solicitations from Texas and Pennsylvania. The Illinois Department of Transportation issued at least two distinct 3D laser scanning procurements in August and September 2026 (solicitation numbers 26494DOTFINADB53475 and 27494DOTFINADB53879), both for pavement analysis at the Illinois Certification and Research Track with response dates of August 18 and September 25, 2026 respectively. The City of Pennsylvania posted a micro purchase IFB for a 150-foot laser distance meter (B2727841) due September 8, 2026. Marion County, Florida issued a sole-source award notice for a Stalker 2X Motorcycle Radar System (solicitation 26SS-108) in July 2026, though that procurement is tangential to core distance-meter scope. The University of Texas at Austin Cockrell School of Engineering solicited Leica TS-60 total stations and associated surveying equipment (ITB 721-26091) due June 30, 2026 for precision geodetic surveys at McDonald Observatory. The City of Philadelphia posted a general inspection supplies micro purchase (B2627187) in May 2026 that does not align with distance-meter scope.