UNSPSC 82111802: Fact checking services

UNSPSC 82111802 Fact checking services (Commodity) encompasses editorial and content development work for state and local government communications, including manuscript editing, publication design and production, content research and verification, and specialized communications for agency outreach and stakeholder engagement. The code captures discrete editorial and design-intensive projects where state and local agencies need external expertise to produce communications materials—from technical document editing and publication layout to newsletter development, educational resource creation, and branded outreach materials. Recent solicitations show a mix of state natural resources departments, higher education boards, and special-purpose authorities using the code for communications work that requires both fact verification and creative design execution.

State-level environmental and education agencies dominate recent activity under this code. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources issued back-to-back solicitations (postings June 8 and June 24, 2026) for development and printing of a Sportfish of Illinois foldout booklet, requiring design, species research and identification content, and full-color production of 10,000 copies by July 6, 2026 (ITB format). The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board posted an RFP in January 2026 (due February 9, 2026) for Open Educational Resources nursing textbook development and supplementary materials, building on a prior initiative that generated $400,000 in student savings. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department issued an RFQ on April 7, 2026 (due April 21, 2026) for developmental editing of a 121-page, 57,650-word Oregon Archaeology Guidelines manuscript. The Edwards Aquifer Authority in San Antonio posted an RFP on May 27, 2026 for EAHCP newsletter and media outreach communications including six bi-monthly electronic and print newsletters and up to four video productions. Recent activity clusters in Illinois, Texas, and Oregon, with Texas showing particular demand for educational content development and fact-intensive outreach communications.