UNSPSC 45141600: Darkroom supplies

UNSPSC 45141600 Darkroom supplies is a Class code that, based on recent state and local procurement activity, encompasses law enforcement equipment and related supplies procured through cooperative purchasing vehicles. State and local governments under this code are soliciting equipment used by law enforcement agencies, including darkroom and forensic imaging supplies, evidence documentation materials, and related technical equipment supporting criminal investigation and records management. The issuing bodies span a broad range of public sector jurisdictions, from individual counties to multi-state cooperative purchasing networks. Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, represents a standout issuer, leveraging cooperative purchasing authority under Washington state law (RCW 39.34) to aggregate demand across multiple jurisdictions and entity types, including counties, K-12 school districts, higher education institutions, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and public entities throughout the United States and Canada.

Geographic activity centers on Washington state and the Upper Midwest, with Sourcewell's cooperative structure extending reach across numerous jurisdictions nationwide. A representative recent opportunity is Sourcewell's RFP #061626 for Law Enforcement Equipment – Southwest region, posted May 12, 2026, with proposals due June 16, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Central Time through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal. The procurement encompasses Franklin County, Grant County, Grays Harbor County, Chelan County, and Yakima County in Washington, along with participating entities across multiple states and Canada. Vendors submit through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal at https://proportal.sourcewell-mn.gov and direct procurement questions to Mari Vielma at rfp@sourcewell-mn.gov or 888-894-1930. No specific award value, budget range, or set-aside designations are disclosed in available solicitation materials.