UNSPSC 42212107: Flotation or swimming aids for the physically challenged

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as flotation or swimming for the physically challenged. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 392690.

UNSPSC 42212107 Flotation or swimming aids for the physically challenged is a Commodity code that in recent state and local procurement covers specialized mobility and accessibility equipment for disabled populations, including adaptive recreation devices, mobility aids, communication and sensory-assistance equipment, and therapeutic training apparatus. State and local governments procuring under this code span vocational rehabilitation agencies, school districts serving special-education populations, and workforce development programs. The Texas Workforce Commission Vocational Rehabilitation Division and Garland Independent School District are recent active buyers, sourcing equipment ranging from adaptive tricycles and gait trainers to braille displays, speech-generating devices, and mechanical lifts. Vendors typically bid percentage discounts off catalog pricing on a firm, fixed-price basis with statewide or district-wide delivery included, and must meet extensive compliance requirements including E-Verify, HIPAA standards where applicable, insurance minimums of $250,000 to $1 million aggregate general liability coverage, and federal debarment verification.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas. The Texas Workforce Commission issued IFB No. 3202600146 for rehabilitation supplies on June 3, 2026, with an anticipated annual contract value of $350,000 and a mandatory VetHUB Subcontracting Plan requirement (5.28 percent utilization goal) under Texas Government Code 2161.252; the contract runs one year with up to four renewal options plus a potential extension year. Garland Independent School District posted RFP 3942604 for special education large and small equipment on March 12, 2026, with an estimated annual value of $50,000, a contract term from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with automatic four-year renewals, fixed pricing for one year, and evaluation weights favoring purchase price (40 percent) and quality of goods and services (27 percent). Both procurements emphasize FOB destination delivery with freight prepaid and same-day unloading, and both hold the option to award to multiple vendors.