UNSPSC 41113606: Freeze watch indicators

UNSPSC 41113606 Freeze watch indicators (Commodity) does not align with the recent state and local procurement activity posted under this code. The solicitations tagged to 41113606 cover lightning detection and prediction systems, automated weather observation systems, weather radar deployment, and lightning protection system installations — none of which are freeze watch indicators or related freeze-warning equipment. The code's nominal scope — freeze-watch instruments or sensors for detecting and reporting freezing conditions — is not reflected in the opportunities state and local buyers are currently soliciting under this taxonomy designation.

The recent activity under this code spans weather-infrastructure and severe-weather-monitoring procurements from Florida county governments, state transportation departments, university research institutions, and county facility managers. Broward County and the City of Fort Lauderdale issued a Notice of Intent to Designate Sole Source (RFI BLD2131961F1, due May 18, 2026) for the Thor Guard, Inc. TG-360 Lightning Prediction and Detection System to upgrade existing systems at County Parks and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The Georgia Department of Transportation posted an eRFQ (48400DOT0003537, due May 4, 2026) for Automated Weather Observing System commodities. Texas Tech University's Office of Procurement Services solicited proposals (RFP 2026-1183, due March 6, 2026) for procurement, installation, and five-year maintenance of three C-band dual-polarization weather radars with towers, shelters, and networking infrastructure to support the Texas Flood Project, with mandatory HUB subcontracting and NIST 800-53 cybersecurity controls required. Brevard County solicited sealed bids (B-2-26-09, due January 27, 2026) for lightning protection system installations at the Melbourne Courthouse and Historic Titusville Courthouse, requiring UL or Lightning Protection Institute certification and compliance with NFPA 780 and UL96A standards. The geographic spread spans Florida, Georgia, and Texas, with no recent activity reported in other states under this code designation.