UNSPSC 45141607: Camera obscura

A type of temporary dark room in box shape that is used for developing the film or arrangement of film mainly in outdoor or indoor.

UNSPSC 45141607 Camera obscura, a Commodity code, covers specialized optical and imaging equipment that state and local governments procure for law enforcement and public safety applications. The recent activity under this code reflects demand for tactical and investigative imaging tools used by police departments, sheriff's offices, and other law enforcement agencies. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under this code include county sheriff's offices, municipal police departments, and cooperative purchasing vehicles that aggregate demand across multiple jurisdictions and entity types. Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government cooperative, acts as the primary procurement intermediary, allowing participating entities—counties, cities, school districts, and other public agencies—to leverage collective buying power for standardized law enforcement equipment solutions.

The geographic spread of recent activity centers on Washington state, with Sourcewell's RFP #061626 (Law Enforcement Equipment - SW) drawing participation from Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima counties, along with numerous public entities across the United States and Canada. The RFP, posted May 12, 2026 with a response deadline of June 16, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Central Time, seeks to establish a framework contracting solution for law enforcement equipment available to thousands of governmental agencies, higher education institutions, K-12 school districts, nonprofit organizations, and tribal governments. Vendors submit proposals exclusively through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal; questions are directed to Mari Vielma at rfp@sourcewell-mn.gov or 888-894-1930. No specific award values, set-aside designations, or incumbent vendor information is disclosed in available solicitation materials.