UNSPSC 42183040: Opticians tools

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a variety of tools and instruments used by opticians. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901811.

UNSPSC 42183040 Opticians tools, a Commodity code, shows minimal alignment between its nominal scope and recent state and local procurement activity. The three most recent opportunities posted under this code are tactical apparel and law enforcement equipment solicitations, not opticians' instruments or eyewear-related tools. The Texas Office of the Attorney General's FY27 Tactical Apparel IFB (302-27-254341), posted October 1, 2026 with responses due October 15, 2026, solicits matte black sunglasses with grey Prizm lenses, ballistic shocktube sunglasses with interchangeable lenses compliant with MIL PRF 32432, gloves, jackets, wallets, and badge holders for Criminal Investigation Division Officers. A Texas product and service preference applies. Vendors may propose alternative brands meeting or exceeding reference specifications and must submit official quotes with delivery schedules, complete pricing sheets, and acknowledgment of Addendum 1 (issued October 1, extending the deadline by one day). Workers Compensation and Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate, along with E-Verify compliance for all employees and subcontractors, are required.

The code shows recent activity in Texas and the Pacific Northwest. Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, issued RFP #061626 for Law Enforcement Equipment on behalf of participating entities in Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima counties in Washington state, with proposals due June 16, 2026. That RFP was structured to establish contracting solutions available to thousands of governmental agencies, higher education institutions, K-12 school districts, nonprofit organizations, and tribal governments throughout the United States and Canada. The mismatch between the code's stated scope (opticians tools) and the actual work being solicited (tactical apparel and law enforcement equipment) suggests this code receives minimal relevant state and local procurement activity or has been misapplied to these opportunities.