UNSPSC 81141901: Product research and development service
Commodity
Code facts
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State & local contract opportunities
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Opportunities by state
| Rank | State | Open now | Posted, last 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | 0 | 1 |
NIGP codes for 81141901
| NIGP code |
|---|
| 95877 Project Management Services |
Definition
Service to perform research and development of new products
About UNSPSC 81141901
UNSPSC 81141901 Product research and development service is a Commodity code under which state and local governments solicit advisory, facilitation, and capacity-building consulting services—not product R&D in the traditional sense. Recent opportunities tagged to this code show government buyers contracting for organizational assessments, program design and implementation support, grant administration services, and strategic planning facilitation across education, health, workforce, and municipal operations. The issuing bodies span state higher-education systems, county school districts, county health departments, city planning and transit authorities, workforce commissions, and special-purpose districts. Work is concentrated in Texas, Florida, Georgia, and California, with sporadic activity in other states. State agencies like the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and county governments like San Mateo County, Pinellas County, and Columbia County School District appear as repeat buyers, typically issuing RFPs and RFQs for one-off engagements rather than standing procurement vehicles.
Recent representative opportunities include the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) RFO 7816CB20 for managed services in college and career advising (due October 23, 2026), Texas State University RFQ 754-TXST-2027-520-PDC for operational efficiency review and process redesign across three university system institutions (due October 27, 2026), Columbia County School District RFP HC-11-20-26A for project management services and design management on a school construction project (due November 20, 2026), San Mateo County RFP Informal No. 2027-RFP-Informal-00108 for Community Health Improvement Plan implementation advisory services capped at $85,000 (due October 9, 2026), and the City of Eugene RFP 20272009 for Owner's Representative services across Downtown Riverfront construction projects under a multi-year master agreement (due October 21, 2026). Set-asides and preferences are common—HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) and VetHUB subcontracting plans are mandatory in Texas procurements, while local-business preferences and small-business scoring factors appear in California and other states. Activity is steady across Q3 and Q4 2026 with response dates spanning late October through November.
Quick answers
What is UNSPSC 81141901?
UNSPSC 81141901 is Product research and development service, a commodity in UNSPSC 81000000, Engineering and Research and Technology Based Services.
Which states post the most state and local bids under UNSPSC 81141901?
The states with the most state and local contract opportunities under UNSPSC 81141901 posted in the last 90 days are Connecticut (1).
Which NIGP codes match UNSPSC 81141901?
UNSPSC 81141901 maps to 1 NIGP code, 95877 Project Management Services.
What is the latest state & local contract opportunity under UNSPSC 81141901?
The latest state & local contract opportunity under UNSPSC 81141901 is Connecticut Community Makerspace Initiative from Connecticut, posted October 3, 2026.
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