UNSPSC 46151716: Lie detector

A type of device that is used in investigation of a case. It is used to find out if a statement or answer of a person is false or not by measuring the physiological change arising in accordance with the emotional condition or psychological condition of the person.

UNSPSC 46151716 Lie detector (Commodity) encompasses polygraph testing and related employee examination services that state and local law enforcement agencies procure for pre-employment screening, administrative investigations, and personnel vetting. The issuing bodies are primarily municipal police departments and their parent cities, which solicit these services on an as-needed basis to support hiring cycles and internal investigations. The scope includes examinations conducted by American Polygraph Association-certified examiners at contractor facilities or law enforcement locations, with service delivery windows typically two to three business days and examination records retained by the agency for a minimum of five years. Contractors must carry professional liability insurance, maintain cyber liability coverage, and meet specific qualification and certification standards.

The City of Tucson Police Department posted a Request for Proposals (RFP) on April 14, 2026, for Polygraph Testing and Employee Examination Services with proposals due January 29, 2026, establishing a framework contract for 3-4 annual hiring cycles averaging 100-200 candidates and supporting cooperative use by other Southern Arizona public safety agencies. The contract term runs one year with potential four-year extension, with evaluation weighted toward qualifications and experience (primary criterion), method of approach, and price. A pre-submittal meeting was held January 14, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., and questions were due January 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The City indicated potential for multiple contract awards and anticipated cooperative purchasing participation by neighboring jurisdictions. No comparable recent polygraph solicitations appear in other identified state and local markets; the code shows activity concentrated in Arizona municipalities.