UNSPSC 93171602: Export policy

UNSPSC 93171602 Export policy is a Commodity code that covers lobbying and advocacy services to represent state and local governments before legislatures, executive branches, and administrative agencies. Based on recent state and local solicitations, the code captures state-level legislative representation, federal advocacy, and related governmental affairs consulting that municipalities, counties, and special-purpose districts use to secure funding, influence legislation, and navigate regulatory environments affecting their operations and priorities. Government entities issue solicitations under this code through city procurement offices, county executive departments, and regional authorities, with issuing bodies spanning cities (Charlotte, Gallup, Waco, Garden City, Olathe), counties (Escambia, Cobb, Bartow, Ventura), transit authorities (Orange County Transportation Authority), and specialized districts (Great Lakes Water Authority). State and local buyers solicit these services consistently across multiple regions and issue types; representative recent opportunities include the City of Gallup's federal lobbying RFP (Solicitation 2026202701, due August 6, 2026, requiring minimum five years' federal lobbying experience and assigned registered lobbyists for infrastructure and water-rights advocacy); the Orange County Transportation Authority's state legislative advocacy RFP (Solicitation 250342, due July 22, 2026, requiring Sacramento-based representation and monthly advocacy reporting with an initial two-year commitment valued at $456,000); and the City of Charlotte's concurrent state and federal lobbying solicitations (Solicitation 2692027012 and 2692027013, both due July 31, 2026, seeking multi-priority advocacy on aviation, economic development, transportation, and utilities).

Lobbying and advocacy representation is most active in Texas (City of Waco, City of Charlotte, Houston City College, Metrocare for Texas Disability Project), Georgia (City of Garden City, Cobb County, Bartow County), California (Orange County Transportation Authority, San Mateo County), Florida (Escambia County), and New Mexico (City of Gallup, City of Rio Rancho). Contracts vary structurally from monthly retainer arrangements to hourly-rate task-order models; multiple solicitations specify multi-year initial terms with renewal options and require proof of licensure, conflict-of-interest disclosures, and insurance minimums typically at $1 million general liability. Cost proposals range from announced budget caps ($456,000 for OCTA's two-year initial term; $150,000 to $200,000 for Texas Disability Project advocacy) to unspecified values negotiated after firm selection. The code sees consistent, broad-based activity across small cities and large counties, with no dominant geographic concentration or single issuing body, indicating steady demand for government relations and legislative navigation services in state and local procurement.