UNSPSC 54111708: Watch or clock pendulum

UNSPSC 54111708 Watch or clock pendulum is a Commodity code. Recent state and local solicitation activity shows that this code tags functional timekeeping devices with specialized features for institutional and accessibility use rather than mechanical pendulum movements as the code name suggests. The Illinois Department of Corrections issued an IFB in May 2026 for multiple alarm vibrating watches designed for deaf and hard of hearing individuals in custody, with specifications including five vibrating alarms, waterproof rating to 25 feet, dual time display, countdown timer, and wrist bands sized to fit prisoners ranging from 4.7 to 11 inches. The scope encompasses initial bulk procurement followed by recurring resupply contracts; issuing bodies under this code include state corrections departments and likely other state agencies managing institutional populations with accessibility requirements.

The recent solicitation activity on record derives from a single state jurisdiction. The Illinois Department of Corrections posted an IFB (26426DOCCENTOB52217) on May 5, 2026, with response due May 21, 2026, for a three-year contract requiring 800 watches in the initial shipment within 60 days of award, followed by bi-annual deliveries of 800 units every six months, plus replacement and extended-sizing bands. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination to Springfield, Illinois, with vendors bearing all transportation costs. The contract is not a small business, minority, women, disability, or veteran set-aside, though bidders may claim Illinois Business Preference or Domestic Product Preference. The State awards to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder; no budget ceiling is disclosed in the solicitation documents. Beyond this single recent opportunity, the source does not support activity in other states or jurisdictions under this code.