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 is a Commodity code. State and local governments buy inflatable boats under this code primarily for law enforcement, search-and-rescue, and recreation — ranging from compact swift-water response vessels to larger recreational ski and patrol boats. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department procures 14-foot V-bottom inflatable boats with self-bailers and four-stroke outboard motors for swift-water rescue operations; the City of St. Petersburg repairs existing 28-foot Brunswick Impact 850 inflatable boats for ongoing marine operations; and Collier County Parks and Recreation purchases tournament-approved ski boats for water-sport instruction. Issuing bodies soliciting under this code include state wildlife and law enforcement agencies, county sheriffs' offices and parks divisions, city marine units, and municipal recreation departments. The code also captures cooperative purchasing vehicles: Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government cooperative, solicited proposals for law enforcement equipment including inflatable boats on behalf of multiple participating county sheriffs' offices and special-purpose districts across Washington state and nationwide.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Florida, and Oregon, with secondary activity in Georgia and Minnesota-coordinated procurement. Representative opportunities include Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's IFB 802-26-75668 (posted April 16, 2026, due April 23, 2026) for two 13'9" V-bottom inflatable swift-water boats with outboard motors and trailers; Marion County Sheriff's Office RFQ SO1805-26 (posted April 15, 2026, due April 22, 2026) for jet-boat frame fabrication to fit a Stryker PRO 470 15'4" inflatable; the City of St. Petersburg's RFQ QUOTE26192 (posted March 27, 2026, due April 7, 2026) for complete re-tubing and 100-hour engine service on an existing Brunswick Impact 850 inflatable; and Collier County Parks and Recreation's Quick Quote QQ2026112 (posted April 21, 2026, due April 22, 2026) for two 2026 ski boats with inboard engines and trailers for recreational programming. Vendor requirements typically include active marine dealer, manufacturer, or distributor licenses; pre-delivery inspection at vendor facilities; FOB destination pricing; and compliance with state transportation and manufacturing standards. Responses remain binding for 60 business days post-bid, and awards follow lowest responsive bid or best-value evaluation depending on the issuing body.