UNSPSC 41114402: Barometers

UNSPSC 41114402 Barometers is a Commodity code that in recent state and local procurement activity spans lightning protection systems, lightning detection and weather monitoring equipment, and specialized temperature and humidity sensors — a range considerably broader than the nominal "barometers" designation. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under this code include state military departments, county governments, water agencies, and airports. The Texas Military Department posted an IFB for lightning protection system installation at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Texas, with a mandatory pre-bid site visit and bids due September 26, 2026; Hillsborough County issued a sole-source procurement notice for Earth Networks lightning detection hardware, software, and maintenance at an estimated $47,627.54 over two years; and the Texas Water Development Board solicited temperature sensors, pyranometers, and mounting equipment under a single-source specification IFB due August 25, 2026. These opportunities signal that the code captures both capital equipment procurement and recurring maintenance and service contracts, with respondents expected to hold specialized certifications, insurance, and field experience relevant to the specific systems being deployed.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Florida, with the Texas Military Department, Texas Water Development Board, Hillsborough County (Florida), and Broward County and the City of Fort Lauderdale all posting opportunities within the past four months. Broward County and Fort Lauderdale jointly issued a Request for Information in May 2026 regarding a Thor Guard, Inc. lightning prediction and detection system upgrade at County Parks and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, structured as a notice of intent to designate sole source. The geographic and issuing-body mix suggests sustained demand from state agencies managing critical infrastructure and county jurisdictions operating airports and parks, with procurement occurring through both competitive IFBs and sole-source pathways driven by proprietary system integration requirements.