UNSPSC 54111502: Pocket watches

UNSPSC 54111502 Pocket watches is a Commodity code that encompasses specialized timepieces state and local governments procure for accessibility and operational purposes. Recent activity under this code shows substantive purchasing of vibrating watches—multi-alarm wrist instruments engineered for deaf and hard of hearing populations in correctional custody, featuring waterproof construction, adjustable sizing, and countdown timer functions. The Illinois Department of Corrections represents the issuing body pattern for this code, with procurement driven by settlement mandates and accessibility compliance rather than general-issue inventory. Watches purchased under this code are customized for function and individual need rather than mass-market retail; the specification set includes precise wrist-fit ranges, band-sizing options across three tiers, and dual time-display capability. Replacement band fulfillment and recurrent delivery logistics are operational components built into multi-year contracts.

The Illinois Department of Corrections posted an Invitation for Bid (IFB) on May 5, 2026, with response due May 21, 2026, for a three-year supply contract requiring an initial shipment of 800 watches within sixty days of award, followed by bi-annual deliveries of 800 watches, with replacement bands included across initial and subsequent shipments. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination to a Springfield correctional facility, and the vendor must maintain $1,000,000 per-occurrence commercial liability and Workers' Compensation insurance. The code shows limited recent public activity; this Illinois solicitation represents the most recent material opportunity on record. State-level correctional agencies remain the primary buyer profile under this code, with procurement cycles tied to accessibility settlement compliance rather than routine replenishment, limiting the frequency of open bidding.