UNSPSC 41114511: Softness tester

A tester that is used for evaluating the resistance for bending, a mechanical property of soft material, like the magnetic tape, film plastic, textile, and paper products.

UNSPSC 41114511 Softness tester is a Commodity code that spans laboratory and testing-equipment procurement by state and local agencies, though recent opportunities show limited direct activity under this specific code. The most recent solicitations tagged with this code involve laboratory testing services, equipment repair and maintenance, and specialized analytical instruments rather than standalone softness-testing devices. Marion County, Oregon's ITB SO1814-26 (due July 24, 2026) solicits laboratory testing and phlebotomy services for custody populations, including specimen collection and courier services. The Texas Department of State Health Services issued IFB HHS0017421 (due July 6, 2026) for annual repair and maintenance of laboratory equipment including Lancer washers and sterilization units, with historical pricing ranging from $25,050 to $40,000 annually. The City of Tampa, Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management requested quotes for a Heck DR4900 Spectrophotometer (RFQ 26-P-00372, due June 12, 2026) as a direct replacement for environmental testing at its McKay Bay Waste to Energy facility. These solicitations reflect state and local demand for analytical testing equipment, specimen handling, and laboratory infrastructure support across health departments, environmental agencies, and custody facilities, though softness-testing equipment per se does not appear prominently in the current opportunity set.

Issuing bodies span state health departments, county governments, municipal utilities, and special-purpose districts. Beyond the Marion County and Texas DSHS solicitations noted above, the City of Orlando Water Reclamation Enterprises issued a notice of intent to award for technical support on the FIAnalyzer-3000 System (Solicitation S26-0429, sole source to FIA Lab Instruments Inc.), and Lubbock Power & Light requested proposals for oil testing and laboratory services (RFP 713126ELD, due July 22, 2026) including dissolved gas analysis, furan analysis, and moisture testing for transformer fluid across approximately 20 substations. Geographic concentration appears moderate across Texas, Florida, Oregon, and the Southwest, with water utilities, electric cooperatives, and state health laboratories among the repeat buyers. The code shows sporadic activity in support of broader laboratory operations and equipment lifecycle management rather than standalone softness-testing procurement, signaling that vendors targeting this code should position equipment and services within integrated laboratory and testing-infrastructure upgrades rather than as discrete products.