UNSPSC 71171502: Fluid characterization of crude oil service

Fluid characterization of crude oil, compositional analyses and physical properties

UNSPSC 71171502 Fluid characterization of crude oil service (Commodity) shows little relevant recent activity under its nominal scope. The two most recent state and local opportunities tagged to this code—Rob Sullivan Park Irrigation Improvements from the City of DeBary, Florida, and Armored Car Services from the School Board of Polk County, Florida—involve irrigation system installation and secure courier transportation, respectively. Neither solicitation concerns crude oil characterization, laboratory analysis, petroleum fluid testing, or any hydrocarbon-sector work that the code's title describes. The mismatch suggests either a cataloging error in the state and local procurement system or that this code is not actively used for its intended commodity class in municipal, county, or school district purchasing.

The two posted opportunities show activity in Florida only, with the irrigation project (Bid 03-15, IFB, response due April 10, 2015) representing a $90,000 city infrastructure contract and the armored car services (ITB 001-MJ-0727, response due June 22, 2026) representing an estimated $200,000 annual school district contract. No other geographic concentration or issuing-body pattern emerges from the available records. Firms pursuing work under this code should verify that opportunities actually align with crude oil fluid analysis and characterization services, as the recent state and local procurement record under this code does not reflect the commodity classification.