UNSPSC 56111803: Freestanding storage

UNSPSC 56111803 Freestanding storage (Commodity) covers portable and standalone storage equipment purchased by state and local governments, typically for law enforcement, field operations, and emergency services use. The recent solicitation activity under this code reflects demand for ruggedized storage solutions that support mobile and temporary operational needs rather than permanent facility installations. State and local buyers in this space include county sheriffs' offices, municipal police departments, and regional law enforcement consortia that coordinate equipment purchasing across multiple jurisdictions. The scope reflects practical storage needs for equipment that must move between sites or remain accessible in vehicles and command posts, rather than warehouse or archival storage.

Sourcewell, a Minnesota-based cooperative purchasing vehicle, is the primary issuing body visible in recent activity, acting on behalf of participating county and municipal law enforcement agencies across the Pacific Northwest and nationally. Sourcewell issued RFP #061626 on May 12, 2026 for Law Enforcement Equipment with a response deadline of June 16, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Central Time, with submissions required through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal. The solicitation covers participating entities including Franklin County, Grant County, Grays Harbor County, Chelan County, and Yakima County in Washington state, plus numerous other jurisdictions and public entities throughout the United States and Canada. The cooperative structure allows a single awarded vendor to supply freestanding storage solutions across thousands of governmental agencies, higher education institutions, K-12 school districts, and other public entities under a standardized framework agreement. Questions and vendor inquiries are directed to Mari Vielma at rfp@sourcewell-mn.gov or 888-894-1930.