UNSPSC 42142925: Hand held telescope

In this classification, this commodity indicates a compact telescope that can be held. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901811.

UNSPSC 42142925 Hand held telescope is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure optical viewing equipment for law enforcement and emergency response operations. The recent activity shows government agencies acquiring handheld telescopes as part of broader law enforcement equipment packages rather than as standalone items, reflecting the code's role within integrated tactical and surveillance procurement strategies.

Sourcewell, a Minnesota cooperative purchasing vehicle, posted RFP #061626 on May 12, 2026 with a June 16, 2026 response deadline to establish a law enforcement equipment contracting solution for thousands of participating entities across the United States and Canada, including Franklin County, Grant County, Grays Harbor County, Chelan County, and Yakima County in Washington state, K-12 school districts, higher education institutions, tribal governments, and other public entities. The cooperative structure allows selected vendors to supply law enforcement equipment—including optical instruments like handheld telescopes—across multiple jurisdictions under standardized Sourcewell framework terms. Submissions are required through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal at https://proportal.sourcewell-mn.gov, with questions directed to Mari Vielma at rfp@sourcewell-mn.gov or 888-894-1930. The solicitation does not identify specific award values, set-aside designations, or incumbent vendors in available documentation.