UNSPSC 46111502: Mines

UNSPSC 46111502 Mines is a Commodity code that in recent state and local procurement activity covers firearms transactions—specifically, the disposition of used and confiscated weapons through trade or credit arrangements with licensed dealers. The Columbus Consolidated Government Police Department's September 2026 RFB demonstrates the operational scope: the City posted a trade-in solicitation for 306 confiscated firearms and seven upper receivers to be exchanged for Heckler & Koch MR556 A4 SBR rifles with specified accessories. The code appears rarely in state and local procurement activity, with this firearms disposition being the primary recent use case. Issuing bodies under this code include city police departments managing weapons inventory through structured bidding processes open to Federal Firearm License holders and, where required, State Firearm Dealer License holders.

The Columbus Consolidated Government Police Department's RFB No. 27-0010, posted September 16, 2026 with a sealed-bid due date of October 14, 2026 at 2:30 PM ET, represents the identified recent activity under this code. Award was to be made to the highest responsive and responsible bidder offering the greatest purchase credit or swap value, subject to City Council approval. The solicitation required five percent bid security, submission of federal and state firearm licenses, notarized E-Verify affidavit, Form W-9, current business license, Conflict of Interest Affidavit, and Communication Concerning This Solicitation form. Firearm inspections were available by appointment only on September 30, 2026 between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM through Deputy Chief Ronnie Hastings at 706-225-4035. The confiscated lot comprised .223 caliber weapons with 14" barrels, handguards, and A-post front sights; the replacement Heckler & Koch rifles were to include three 30-round magazines per unit, gas-operated short stroke piston, rotating bolt, and adjustable rear stock with six positions.