UNSPSC 25111516: Inflatable rubber boat

An inflatable boat constructed of rubber whose sides are comprised of rubber tubing that can be inflated with air. Used for rescue, transportation, sports, diving and other special purposes. Some types can be powered by a motor.

UNSPSC 25111516 Inflatable rubber boat (Commodity) covers the procurement of new inflatable watercraft and related repairs and refurbishment by state and local agencies managing law enforcement, wildlife, and emergency operations. State and local governments buy new inflatable boats equipped with motors and trailers for rapid-response and patrol operations, as well as comprehensive repair and refurbishment services including hull re-tubing, electronics replacement, and engine service to extend the operational life of existing vessels. Issuing bodies include state wildlife and law enforcement departments, city public safety agencies, and cooperative purchasing groups facilitating procurement across multiple jurisdictions and public entities. Work ranges from single-unit procurements of new flat-bottom or V-bottom boats with specified hull materials (Hypalon or polyurethane), outboard motors, and aluminum trailers, to specialized marine contractor services involving complete vessel restoration with warranty coverage spanning multiple years on materials, electronics, and labor.

Recent activity shows state agencies and municipalities across the Pacific Northwest, Texas, and broader cooperative purchasing networks actively soliciting under this code. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife issued IFB PF260445MZ in October 2026 for one new flat-bottom boat and trailer with response due October 27, 2026. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Law Enforcement Division procured two 14-foot inflatable swift water boats with 40-horsepower motors and aluminum trailers through IFB 802-26-75668, with bids due April 23, 2026 and delivery to San Antonio. The City of St. Petersburg, Florida issued RFQ QUOTE26192 in March 2026 for specialized marine contractor services to refurbish a 28-foot Brunswick Impact 850 inflatable boat, including hull re-tubing, electronics integration, and 100-hour engine service, with a reference cost estimate of approximately $40,305.98 and response due April 7, 2026. Sourcewell, a Minnesota cooperative purchasing entity, issued RFP #061626 on behalf of participating counties and public entities in Washington and other states for an umbrella law enforcement equipment contract with June 16, 2026 response deadline, offering vendors access to thousands of governmental buyers. Marion County, Oregon awarded a jet boat frame fabrication contract to Marine 1, LLC through RFQ SO1805-26 with notice posted April 30, 2026.