UNSPSC 93101705: Intelligence services

UNSPSC 93101705 Intelligence services (Commodity) encompasses state and local government procurement of legislative and political advocacy, monitoring, and strategic government relations consulting. State and local buyers under this code are not acquiring traditional intelligence-gathering capabilities but rather hiring professional representatives and consultants to navigate legislative chambers, executive branches, and regulatory agencies on the governments' behalf—tracking bills, advocating positions, securing appropriations, and coordinating policy outcomes. The code sits at the Commodity tier and describes a narrow service line distinct from broader consulting or planning work.

The issuing bodies span cities (Rio Rancho, Gallup, Charlotte, Waco, Garden City, Olathe, Dallas, Palo Alto, Brownsville), counties (Escambia, Bartow, DeKalb, Ventura, Los Angeles, Cobb, Fairfax), transit authorities (Orange County Transportation Authority, Great Lakes Water Authority), state departments (Washington State Department of Commerce, Illinois Department of Transportation, Georgia Department of Transportation, Texas State Energy Conservation Office), and special entities (Houston City College, San Mateo County Executive's Office, Invest Atlanta, University of Houston). Recent activity shows heavy clustering around state and federal legislative lobbying—city and county governments routinely solicit contracts for registered state lobbyists and federal representation in Washington, D.C. or state capitals. Representative recent opportunities include the City of Gallup's federal lobbyist services RFP (due August 6, 2026), requiring five years of federal lobbying experience and registered status to influence legislation and secure federal funding for the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project and infrastructure improvements; the Orange County Transportation Authority's state legislative advocacy RFP (due July 22, 2026), requiring a Sacramento-based principal with California Secretary of State registration and a firm fixed-price monthly retainer structure at $456,000 for the initial two-year term; and the City of Charlotte's dual federal and state lobbying procurement (due July 31, 2026), with separate contracts for Washington, D.C. and North Carolina legislative representation. Geographic spread reflects activity concentrated in states with active legislative cycles and multiple jurisdictions seeking advocacy: Texas (Waco, Gallup, Houston City College), California (Orange County Transportation Authority, multiple county and city entities), Georgia (Garden City, Cobb County, DeKalb County), Florida (Escambia County), and Washington (state department). No recent opportunities tag this code with acquisition of traditional intelligence analysis, surveillance, or information-gathering services; the scope is consistently government relations advocacy and legislative strategy execution.