UNSPSC 46111705: Infrared IR telescope

Equipment that can see the object image during the dark night under the reflection or radiation method of the infrared ray electronic energy.

UNSPSC 46111705 Infrared IR telescope is a Commodity code that shows no alignment with state and local procurement activity. The recent opportunities posted under this code involve firearms trading, X-ray screening equipment, and body armor — none of which represent infrared telescopes or related optical instrumentation. The mismatch indicates either miscategorization in the state and local procurement systems or that the code sees little relevant recent activity in this market.

The four most recent state and local opportunities tagged to this code comprise a firearms-credit transaction by the Columbus Consolidated Government Police Department (two separate RFBs in August and September 2026 exchanging confiscated weapons for Heckler & Koch rifles), an X-ray scanner procurement by the Texas Department of Public Safety (IFB 405-26R0019262, due July 24, 2026, with DBE participation required), and a body armor solicitation by the City of Charlotte (due July 29, 2026). None of these opportunities call for infrared telescopes, optical sensors, astronomical instrumentation, or related equipment classes. The geographic spread across Georgia, Texas, and North Carolina and the issuing-body mix spanning state law enforcement and municipal police departments do not reflect typical buyers of infrared optical systems. The code warrants review to determine whether the categorization error is systemic or isolated to these four records.