UNSPSC 41114408: Temperature or humidity surface observing apparatus

UNSPSC 41114408 Temperature or humidity surface observing apparatus is a Commodity code covering automated weather observation and lightning detection systems that state and local governments deploy for operational safety and environmental monitoring. Recent solicitations show that state departments of transportation, county facilities management, and university research entities are procuring integrated automated weather observing systems (AWOS), lightning detection and prediction equipment, and multi-site weather radar installations with supporting infrastructure. The work spans equipment procurement, system integration with existing infrastructure, installation, commissioning, and multi-year maintenance and support contracts. Issuing bodies include state transportation departments, county facilities and purchasing offices, airports, parks management, and university research centers. Lightning protection and weather observation apparatus draw requirements for professional certifications (UL, LPI, licensed electrical contractors), compliance with NFPA and electrical code standards, cybersecurity controls where systems connect to public networks, and sometimes mandatory subcontracting plans for disadvantaged enterprises.

Recent activity is concentrated in Florida and Georgia, with emerging deployments in Texas. Broward County and the City of Fort Lauderdale posted an RFI (BLD2131961F1, due May 18, 2026) for a Thor Guard, Inc. TG-360 Lightning Prediction and Detection System to integrate with existing infrastructure at county parks and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Brevard County issued a sealed-bid solicitation (B-2-26-09, due January 27, 2026) for lightning protection system installation at two courthouses under NFPA 780 or ESE specifications. The Georgia Department of Transportation conducted an eRFQ (48400DOT0003537, due May 4, 2026) to establish contract terms for AWOS 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 weather radars across multiple sites in south-central Texas, requiring NIST 800-53 cybersecurity controls, 99.99% uptime availability, and HUB subcontracting plans under Texas Government Code 2161.252.