UNSPSC 41115514: Sonobuoy

A buoy that has the sound detector and the wireless transmitter built-in. It is used to detect the location and confirm the location of submarine, noise under the sea, and situation of sound dispersion.

UNSPSC 41115514 Sonobuoy, a Commodity code, covers acoustic sensor devices deployed in water for submarine detection and underwater surveillance. State and local governments procure sonobuoys through this code infrequently; the recent opportunities block returns no active solicitations under this code at the state or local level. The code represents specialized maritime and defense-related equipment typically acquired by federal defense agencies, naval operations centers, and specialized research institutions rather than routine state and local procurement categories. Where state or local entities do engage with sonobuoy procurement, they typically do so as subordinate participants in federally led programs or through specialized cooperative purchasing agreements managed by state maritime or emergency-management agencies.

No recent state and local contract opportunities appear under this code in the available dataset. The absence of activity reflects the narrow, highly specialized nature of sonobuoy procurement, which sits at the intersection of naval defense, submarine detection capability, and classified or restricted-access programs. State and local buyers monitoring this code should not expect routine market opportunities; pursuit should be limited to firms with established relationships with federal contracting offices or state agencies managing coastal security, maritime research, or defense-support missions. If your firm holds relevant capability, direct outreach to state departments of transportation (for coastal navigation and safety), state environmental-protection agencies managing marine research, or state emergency-management offices coordinating with federal naval or Coast Guard installations may identify occasional indirect demand.