UNSPSC 60131105: Whistle

UNSPSC 60131105 Whistle, a Commodity code, represents a narrow range of signaling and alert equipment, though recent state and local solicitations show procurement activity that extends considerably beyond the nominal category title. State and local governments are buying law enforcement protective equipment, vehicle warning systems and accessories, and police detection and surveillance technology under this code classification, suggesting either a broad categorization by issuing offices or a mismatch between the UNSPSC taxonomy and actual procurement intent. The buying bodies include state procurement offices, city police departments, and specialized law enforcement purchasing consortia. The City of Charlotte, North Carolina and the State of New Jersey Department of the Treasury are the most visible repeat issuing bodies in recent postings, with the Texas Office of the Attorney General also conducting multiple solicitations.

Recent opportunities span North Carolina, Texas, and New Jersey. The City of Charlotte posted an RFP for NIJ-compliant body armor with sizing, fitting, and delivery services due July 29, 2026. The Texas Office of the Attorney General issued an IFB (Solicitation 30226230762) for peace officer vehicle up-fit services—warning lights, sirens, controllers, and secure storage vaults for 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe and Silverado platforms, with installation required at a vendor facility within 50 miles of Austin and a response deadline of April 30, 2026. The State of New Jersey Department of the Treasury conducted a statewide law enforcement equipment and technology procurement (Bid Solicitation 26DPP01263, T3163) spanning nine categories including body cameras, in-car video solutions, ALPR systems, drones, and detection equipment, with responses due June 24, 2026. The New Jersey solicitation includes SBE and Disabled Veterans-Owned Business set-aside preferences and extends contracts to over 2,800 cooperative purchasing participants through NJSTART. No specific contract values or award amounts are disclosed across these solicitations.