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, but the recent state and local opportunities tagged under it show no alignment with infrared telescope procurement; instead, they cluster around security screening equipment, weapons detection systems, and protective gear. The Texas Department of Public Safety, School Board of Polk County Florida, and Oregon Health Authority have all posted solicitations for X-ray scanners and weapons detection systems, while the City of Charlotte and State of New Jersey are procuring body armor and law enforcement detection equipment. The University of Texas at Austin has solicited portable metal detector rentals for event security. None of these opportunities involve infrared telescopes or optical instrumentation, indicating a taxonomy mismatch between the code assignment and the actual work state and local governments are buying under this code number.

The geographic spread across Texas, Florida, North Carolina, New Jersey, and Oregon reflects isolated activity rather than concentrated demand. Recent opportunities include the Texas Department of Public Safety's IFB 405-26R0019262A for a Hi-Scan 6040C X-ray scanner system with a response deadline of July 24, 2026; the School Board of Polk County's RFP for a VMI Spectrum 6040 C X-ray inspection system (deadline March 9, 2026); and the Oregon Health Authority's RFP #6181 for a high-throughput weapons detection system with a not-to-exceed contract value of $800,000 and responses due April 7, 2026. The University of Texas at Austin posted an RFP for event security metal detector rentals with a March 6, 2026 deadline. Given that none of these procurements are actually seeking infrared telescopes or optical observation equipment, this code should be considered inactive for relevant state and local business development purposes.