UNSPSC 41114401: Anemometers

UNSPSC 41114401 Anemometers is a Commodity code that in recent state and local practice encompasses lightning detection, prediction, and monitoring systems—including hardware, software, sensors, cables, mounting equipment, and associated installation and maintenance services—rather than wind-speed measurement devices alone. Issuing bodies soliciting under this code include state military departments, county governments, and special-purpose districts. The Texas Military Department, Hillsborough County, Texas Water Development Board, Broward County, and the City of Fort Lauderdale have posted opportunities recently. Work ranges from lightning protection system installation at military training facilities to sole-source procurements for integrated lightning detection platforms and preventative maintenance of existing severe weather monitoring networks.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Florida. The Texas Military Department issued IFB TMD26FMO0044558 for lightning protection system installation at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Texas, with bids due September 26, 2026, and a mandatory pre-bid site visit on September 16, 2026. Hillsborough County posted a sole-source procurement notice (SS2600405) for Earth Networks hardware, software, licensing, and maintenance of its lightning detection and severe weather monitoring system, with an estimated contract value of $47,627.54 over two years and challenges due September 11, 2026. The Texas Water Development Board issued IFB 58025IFB5519 for temperature sensors, cables, and mounting equipment, with bids due August 25, 2026. Broward County and the City of Fort Lauderdale jointly issued an RFI (BLD2131961F1) on May 6, 2026 regarding a Thor Guard lightning prediction and detection system, with responses due May 18, 2026, to determine sole-source justification. These jurisdictions emphasize compliance with lightning protection standards established by Underwriters Laboratories, the National Fire Protection Association, and the Lightning Protection Institute, and require vendors to demonstrate relevant installation or system-integration experience and appropriate insurance coverage.