UNSPSC 42192211: Patient shifting boards

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a board with grips allowing for the shifting or transporting patients between surfaces in a medical setting. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901811.

UNSPSC 42192211 Patient shifting boards is a Commodity code that captures state and local procurement of emergency medical services transport and handling equipment, including stretchers, stairchairs, and related mechanical or powered lifting devices used by fire-rescue and EMS departments. Recent solicitations show purchasing focused on Stryker and Ferno brand equipment, parts, and maintenance services rather than generic boards alone. State and local buyers pursuing this code include city fire-rescue departments and departments of public works in large metropolitan areas. The City of Atlanta, City of Tampa Fire Rescue, and City of Dallas Fire-Rescue represent the recent issuing bodies, with fire departments appearing to be the primary end-user organizations. Work solicited ranges from comprehensive equipment maintenance contracts with 24/7 emergency support and preventative inspection requirements, to single-source procurement of manufacturer-authorized parts and warranty service, to competitive quotes for replacement parts and components.

Recent activity spans Florida, Georgia, and Texas. The City of Atlanta Department of Public Works Office of Fleet Services posted solicitation PE66062NONST2026000000385 on May 15, 2026, seeking qualified vendors to provide inspection, maintenance, diagnostic, repair, and emergency support services for EMS vehicles and specialized equipment including International Braun and Ford Transit ambulances, Polaris EMS UTVs, and Stryker Power Load systems, with responses due May 29, 2026. The City of Tampa Fire Rescue posted an Intent to Single Source (solicitation 26X00312) on April 2, 2026, for Stryker stretchers, parts, and maintenance services, requiring authorized manufacturer distributors and extensive insurance coverage. The City of Dallas posted an Informal Solicitation (IFSDFDB2500017) on January 22, 2026, for EMS Ferno Stairchair replacement parts with delivery to 1551 Baylor Street, responses due January 27, 2026.