UNSPSC 80151600: International trade services

UNSPSC 80151600 International trade services is a Class code encompassing advisory and facilitation services that state and local governments procure to advance trade, investment, economic development, and organizational capability in support of cross-border commerce, market expansion, and strategic policy work. Recent solicitations show state and local issuing bodies engaging consultants to support legislative advocacy tied to economic outcomes (Texas Disability Project economic advancement advocacy strategy with Metrocare and The Meadows Foundation), international business development services (California GO-Biz international trade and investment support), business consulting for economic development goals (on-call business consulting for Charlotte Douglas International Airport focused on revenue optimization and leasing strategy), and strategic organizational advisory work tied to business development objectives (NASPO ValuePoint business consulting services cooperative agreement). The code sees active procurement across a mix of state agencies, regional authorities, and local economic development organizations, with no single jurisdiction appearing as a dominant repeat buyer in the recent activity block.

The code's recent activity concentrates in California, Texas, North Carolina, and Washington, with scattered procurement by Florida and Georgia jurisdictions. Representative recent opportunities include Metrocare's July 29, 2026 RFP for a Texas Disability Project advocacy consultant or team to design comprehensive strategy advancing policy outcomes for the 2027 Texas Legislative Session and Texas Health and Human Services Commission Sunset Review ($150,000 to $200,000 budget, 11-month engagement beginning August 15, 2026); California GO-Biz's May 11, 2026 RFP for an international contractor to provide on-demand trade and investment support services across multiple markets and sectors ($200,000 allocated for one-year contract through May 1, 2028); and Charlotte Douglas International Airport's May 19, 2026 RFP for on-call business consulting services supporting space optimization, property management, and revenue planning (estimated initial contract value $950,000, three-year term with two optional one-year renewals). The code shows steady activity suited to firms with export-market expertise, legislative relations capability, economic development program design experience, and strategic advisory bandwidth.