UNSPSC 46161711: Life detector

Equipment that is used in search of buried survivors when having various types of disasters such as earthquake, gas explosion, building collapse and the like.

UNSPSC 46161711 Life detector is a Commodity code capturing rescue and emergency response equipment that state and local fire departments, emergency services, and rescue teams procure to locate and extract individuals in distress or entrapment. Recent solicitations show these jurisdictions buying rescue strut systems, extrication tools, SCBA air packs, water rescue equipment, paramedic helmets, and specialized detection or personal protective gear tied to rescue operations—equipment aligned functionally with life detection and victim extraction even when the nominal code suggests a narrower scope. Issuing bodies span fire departments in Georgia (Gwinnett County, City of Atlanta), Florida (Sarasota County, City of Winter Park, Brevard County, Hillsborough County, City of Orlando, Pinellas County), Texas (City of Austin, Northside Independent School District), and state-level cooperative purchasing vehicles (NASPO ValuePoint in Mississippi, H-GAC HGACBuy serving Georgia and multistate members, New Jersey's statewide law enforcement contract). Fire departments and county emergency services appear as the dominant buyers, with school districts and specialized rescue teams (urban search and rescue, technical rescue teams) as secondary users. Cooperative purchasing agreements dominate the procurement strategy, allowing smaller jurisdictions to leverage master contracts negotiated by larger purchasing cooperatives.

The recent opportunities reflect heavy activity in Georgia and Florida, with secondary presence in Texas and multistate cooperative purchasing frameworks. Representative solicitations include Gwinnett County's sealed bid for 10 battery-operated extrication cutters, spreaders, and combo tools with NFPA 1936 compliance, due June 11, 2026 (ITB); Sarasota County's quick quote for water rescue equipment including dry suits, personal flotation devices, and communication systems, due May 22, 2026 (RFQ); City of Atlanta's multi-step sealed bid for fire and rescue tools and SCBA maintenance services, prequalification due May 21, 2026 (IFB); and Hillsborough County's sealed bid for MSA paramedic helmets and RIT packs, due March 20, 2026 (ITB). Sole source procurements also appear (Winter Park for Holmatro equipment through NAFECO, Brevard County for UPF poly tanks, Orlando for Apex 2 strut kits). Delivery timelines typically run 30 to 45 days post-award; many solicitations require training, maintenance support, parts availability, and loaner-equipment programs as value-add conditions rather than standalone equipment sales.