UNSPSC 49211820: Grip dynamometer

Equipment that is to measure the isometric muscle power. It is designed to measure the palm power or grasping power of both right and left hands.

UNSPSC 49211820 Grip dynamometer is a Commodity code representing hand-grip and strength-assessment equipment that state and local governments procure as part of broader athletic and fitness programming across schools, cities, and universities. Recent opportunities show the code's actual use centers on fitness equipment supply, maintenance, and repair services supporting physical education, athletic training, and employee wellness programs at municipal recreation facilities, school districts, police and fire departments, and higher education institutions. The code appears within larger athletic-equipment and fitness-services procurements rather than as a standalone product line; grip dynamometers are typically bundled within comprehensive athletic supplies, strength and conditioning equipment packages, or fitness facility maintenance contracts. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Austin ISD, Birdville ISD, Harlingen CISD, Fulton County Schools), municipal departments (City of Tucson Parks and Recreation, Police, and Fire), higher education (Texas A&M University), cooperative purchasing vehicles (Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative, AEPA covering 31 state agencies, Sourcewell), and special districts. School districts dominate the recent opportunities, with multiple RFPs for athletic equipment and supplies across districts in Texas and Georgia; the City of Tucson's fitness equipment maintenance RFP stands out as a multi-department municipal procurement spanning Parks, Police, and Fire.

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas (Austin ISD, Birdville ISD, Harlingen CISD, City of Tucson in Arizona, and Texas A&M University) and Georgia (Fulton County Schools, AEPA participation), with broader regional and national reach through cooperative purchasing vehicles serving 31 states (AEPA #027-E) and multi-jurisdiction cooperatives (Sourcewell, Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative in Texas). Representative recent opportunities include the City of Tucson's RFP 270143 for fitness equipment, preventative maintenance, and on-call repair services across 40 municipal locations (due October 15, 2026), Birdville ISD's RFCSP 002-27 for athletic equipment and supplies across 31 campuses with estimated annual value of $867,443.31 (due July 1, 2026), and AEPA #027-E for athletic supplies and equipment across 31 state member agencies with sealed bids due August 13, 2026. Cooperative purchasing provisions are prevalent, allowing other public agencies to access awarded contracts on identical terms. Contract structures typically span one to two years with optional renewal periods, and evaluation weighs price competitiveness, vendor qualifications and experience, and compliance with Section 3 labor requirements, HUB designations, and prevailing wage standards where applicable.