UNSPSC 41114411: Meteorology instrument accessories

UNSPSC 41114411 Meteorology instrument accessories (Commodity) encompasses lightning detection and prediction systems, automated weather observation equipment, and weather radar systems that state and local governments deploy to support public safety, transportation operations, and flood management. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers procuring complete lightning detection systems with integration and upgrade services, automated weather observation platforms for transportation agencies, and multi-unit weather radar deployments with associated installation, commissioning, and long-term maintenance. The issuing bodies span county government (Broward County, Brevard County), state departments of transportation (Georgia Department of Transportation), and state university systems (Texas Tech University). Work solicited under the code ranges from sole-source lightning system upgrades at airports and parks, to competitive quotes for automated weather observation equipment, to complex multi-year weather radar procurement and maintenance contracts with cybersecurity and interoperability requirements.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida, Georgia, and Texas. The Broward County RFI (BLD2131961F1) issued May 6, 2026, seeks information on lightning prediction and detection systems for parks and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, with responses due May 18, 2026. The Georgia Department of Transportation issued an eRFQ (48400DOT0003537) on April 8, 2026, for Automated Weather Observing System commodities with a May 4, 2026, deadline. Texas Tech University released RFP 2026-1183 on March 6, 2026, for procurement, installation, commissioning, and five-year maintenance of three C-band dual-polarization weather radars supporting the Texas Flood Project, with a mandatory HUB subcontracting plan under Texas Government Code 2161.252 and award anticipated in July 2026. Brevard County issued sealed bids (B22609) for lightning protection system installations at two courthouse facilities, with pre-bid walk-throughs held January 8, 2026, and bids due January 27, 2026.