UNSPSC 41113026: Nephelometers

UNSPSC 41113026 Nephelometers is a Commodity code that state and local governments currently procure under for weather observation and lightning detection systems integrated with transportation safety infrastructure, airport operations, and disaster-mitigation projects. The recent solicitations under this code reveal activity focused on automated weather observing systems, lightning prediction and detection equipment, and weather radar deployment rather than the narrow scope the code name alone suggests. Issuing bodies pursuing these procurements span state transportation departments (Georgia Department of Transportation), county purchasing offices (Broward County, Brevard County), university research institutions (Texas Tech University), and city governments (City of Fort Lauderdale). The work involves procurement and installation of detection and monitoring equipment, integration with existing county and municipal infrastructure, and multi-year maintenance and support contracts that frequently require meteorological expertise, cybersecurity compliance, and professional certifications.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida and Georgia, with Texas seeing significant investment in weather radar infrastructure. Representative opportunities include the Broward County and City of Fort Lauderdale RFI (solicitation number BLD2131961F1, due May 18, 2026) for the Thor Guard TG-360 Lightning Prediction and Detection System upgrade at County Parks and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport; the Georgia Department of Transportation eRFQ (solicitation 48400DOT0003537, due May 4, 2026) for Automated Weather Observing System commodities to support transportation operations; the Texas Tech University RFP (solicitation 20261183, due March 6, 2026) for three C-band dual-polarization weather radars with five-year maintenance across three sites in west-central Texas, mandating HUB subcontracting plans and NIST 800-53 cybersecurity controls; and Brevard County's sealed bid (B-2-26-09, due January 27, 2026) for lightning protection system installation at the Melbourne and Historic Titusville courthouses, requiring UL or Lightning Protection Institute certification and compliance with NFPA 780 standards.