UNSPSC 41114400: Meteorological instruments

UNSPSC 41114400 Meteorological instruments is a Class code encompassing lightning detection and prediction systems, automated weather observation equipment, and weather radar installations that state and local governments deploy for public safety, transportation operations, and environmental monitoring. State and local solicitations under this code reflect active procurement of integrated meteorological systems—not standalone sensors—that require installation, integration with existing infrastructure, maintenance support, and often compliance with specialized technical standards and cybersecurity requirements. Issuing bodies include county governments, state transportation departments, and public universities conducting weather infrastructure projects. Recent opportunities show county purchasing offices and state DOTs acquiring these systems to support airport operations, flood prediction, tornado warning, and transportation safety; universities are also active procurers when executing state-authorized weather research and hazard-mitigation initiatives.

Activity spans Florida, Georgia, Texas, and Massachusetts, with recent solicitations reflecting both replacement and new-deployment initiatives. Broward County and the City of Fort Lauderdale issued an RFI on May 6, 2026 (response deadline May 18, 2026) to determine sole-source availability for a Thor Guard Inc. TG-360 Lightning Prediction and Detection System upgrade at County Parks and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The Georgia Department of Transportation posted an eRFQ on April 8, 2026 (due May 4, 2026) for Automated Weather Observing System commodities to support transportation operations. Texas Tech University's Office of Procurement Services released RFP 2026-1183 on March 6, 2026 for procurement, installation, commissioning, and five-year maintenance of three C-band dual-polarization weather radars in South Texas, requiring NIST 800-53 cybersecurity controls, 99.99% uptime availability, and professional meteorological references. Brevard County issued a sealed-bid solicitation (Bid #B-2-26-09) for lightning protection system installations at two courthouse facilities, with mandatory pre-bid walk-throughs and sealed bids due January 27, 2026, requiring UL or Lightning Protection Institute certification and compliance with NFPA 780 and UL96A standards.