UNSPSC 45131501: Color film

UNSPSC 45131501 Color film, a Commodity code, describes motion picture film stock and related media used for theatrical, educational, and entertainment production—yet the recent state and local opportunities tagged under this code show a sharp disconnect from the nominal scope. The three most recent solicitations include a major video production services contract, a broad cooperative law enforcement equipment procurement, and a movie licensing purchase for public aquatics programming. Only the Dallas Aquatics movie license procurement aligns directly with acquiring physical film products; the others represent video production services, cooperative equipment contracting, and performance rights licensing rather than film stock or exhibition media. State and local governments have posted minimal activity under this Commodity code in recent months, and the limited opportunities available do not reflect consistent purchasing patterns around color film materials themselves.

The three posted opportunities span South Dakota, Minnesota, Washington, and Texas. The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks issued RFP 26RFP19872 (posted August 10, 2026, due August 28, 2026) for professional video production services to develop a 15–20 minute introductory film in 4K resolution for Custer State Park Visitor Center, with a contract ceiling of $500,000 and anticipated completion by January 3, 2028. The City of Dallas issued ITB IFSPKRB1800456 (posted April 24, 2026, due April 30, 2026) for movie licenses to screen nine films at nine aquatic facilities during summer 2026 programming, with delivery to a Dallas location and award to the lowest responsive bidder. Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government cooperative, issued RFP 061626 (posted May 12, 2026, due June 16, 2026) for law enforcement equipment on behalf of participating entities including Washington counties, with proposals submitted through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal. The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and the actual work being solicited suggests this Commodity code may not be the primary vehicle for state and local film or media procurement activity.