UNSPSC 41114415: Lightning analysis system

A large scale spark discharge in air that occurs in nature is referred to as the lightning or thunder. This is equipment that is used to expect the storm and others by sensing the quantity of electric discharge and its location in the convective cloud.

UNSPSC 41114415 Lightning analysis system is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure lightning detection, prediction, and protection equipment and associated installation and maintenance services. The work spans physical lightning protection systems installed on structures, integrated lightning detection and severe weather monitoring platforms deployed across geographic areas, and replacement or upgrade of legacy detection hardware. Recent opportunities show demand for both turnkey installation contracts (structural grounding and rod systems on range towers and seating areas) and ongoing maintenance and monitoring services (weather station networks, alerting platforms, and field support).

Issuing bodies include state military departments, county governments, and municipal authorities. The Texas Military Department, Hillsborough County, Texas Water Development Board, Broward County, and the City of Fort Lauderdale have all posted or issued lightning-related procurements in the past four months. Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Florida. The Texas Military Department is soliciting installation of lightning protection systems at Camp Swift via IFB TMD26FMO0044558, with a mandatory pre-bid site visit on September 16, 2026 and bids due September 26, 2026, requiring two to five years of commercial lightning protection installation experience and compliance with Underwriters Laboratories, National Fire Protection Association, and Lightning Protection Institute standards. Hillsborough County has posted a sole-source procurement notice (SS2600405) for Earth Networks hardware, software, licensing, and maintenance services for its lightning detection and severe weather monitoring system, estimated at $47,627.54 over two years, with a challenge deadline of September 11, 2026. Broward County and the City of Fort Lauderdale issued an RFI (BLD2131961F1) on May 6, 2026 to determine whether alternative vendors can meet or exceed requirements for a Thor Guard, Inc. TG-360 Lightning Prediction and Detection System for integration at County Parks and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.