UNSPSC 44101904: Protectograph

Protectographs are those that protect any document and/or check from forgery, some protect the payee's name in addition to the amount.

UNSPSC 44101904 Protectograph is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure security and document-protection equipment, including check-writing machines and related protective devices. The single recent opportunity in the record shows the code being solicited as part of a broader law-enforcement-equipment category rather than as a standalone line item, suggesting that protectographs are bundled within larger equipment frameworks rather than purchased in isolation. Issuing bodies pursuing this code span counties, special-purpose districts, and cooperative purchasing vehicles that represent thousands of public-sector entities nationwide; Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, is the primary vehicle through which this procurement is being advanced on behalf of its participating entities.

Sourcewell issued RFP #061626 on May 12, 2026, with a response deadline of June 16, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Central Time, establishing a contracting solution for law enforcement equipment available to governmental agencies, higher education institutions, K-12 school districts, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and other public entities throughout the United States and Canada. The solicitation encompasses participation from Washington counties including Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima, along with numerous other jurisdictions. The opportunity does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or explicit award values. Vendors must submit proposals through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal at https://proportal.sourcewell-mn.gov and direct questions to Mari Vielma at rfp@sourcewell-mn.gov or 888-894-1930. The resulting contract will operate as a framework agreement available through participating addenda, allowing flexibility in deployment across multiple public entities.