UNSPSC 42271701: Medical gas cylinders or related devices

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that is used as a medically related gas cylinder or related devices Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901811.

UNSPSC 42271701 Medical gas cylinders or related devices is a Commodity code that encompasses respiratory protection equipment and components procured by state and local agencies for emergency response, industrial hazard mitigation, and medical service delivery. Recent solicitations show state and local governments buying self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) units, powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) kits with cartridges, full face masks, filters, and replacement components—often with brand and model specificity tied to existing fleet standards or operational requirements. Issuing bodies include county governments (San Mateo County, Gwinnett County, Hillsborough County), cities (Austin), state agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Department of Public Safety via the Comptroller), and regional cooperative purchasing vehicles (Purchasing Cooperative of America). The work spans emergency responder outfitting, hazmat response capability, water treatment facility worker protection, and medical equipment maintenance and repair services.

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas and Georgia, with secondary posting activity in California and Florida. Representative recent opportunities include San Mateo County's IFB 2027IFB00042 (Personal Protective Equipment–Respiratory Protection, due August 28, 2026, for 77 Scott SCBA units and related components to support the Sheriff's Office under local-business preference), Gwinnett County's informal written quotation IWQ 134647 (Powered Air Purifying Respirator kits and cartridges due July 24, 2026, for acid-wash operations at water reclamation facilities), the City of Austin's IFQ 8300 JRH1026 (CleanSpace CST Ultra respirator systems for Fire Arson Investigators, due May 29, 2026), and Hillsborough County's ITB 26-00275 (Vyaire Medical LTV 1200 ventilator maintenance and repair services over three years, estimated at $140,225, due June 12, 2026). The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts also posted IFB 304T-27-345A2 covering respiratory protection and first aid components across 21 line items for statewide delivery through November 2030, and the Purchasing Cooperative of America issued RFP OD-451-26 for emergency responders equipment available to members nationally, statewide, or locally, due October 27, 2026.