UNSPSC 46161715: Confined space rescue equipment

Equipment that is used for rescuing activities in the manhole or other narrow and deep areas.

UNSPSC 46161715 Confined space rescue equipment (Commodity) covers specialized apparatus, tools, and personal protective systems that state and local fire rescue, emergency services, and detention agencies deploy for entry into and extraction from permit-required confined spaces including sewage systems, water tanks, electrical vaults, and storage vessels. Recent state and local solicitations under this code focus on complete rescue systems—breathing apparatus, harnesses, carabiners, ropes, ascenders, anchor equipment, and decontamination extraction units—rather than individual commodities, reflecting the integrated nature of modern confined space operations.

Fire rescue departments and state correctional agencies dominate the buying base. Brevard County Fire Rescue (Florida) issued sole source procurements in late 2025 for specialized polypropylene water and foam tank assemblies and chemical containers for fire apparatus, while the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation released two separate invitations for bid on confined space rescue services across multiple prison facilities, most recently with bids due June 24, 2026, requiring California Fire Marshal certification and 24-hour emergency response capability. County fire departments in Georgia (Gwinnett County) and California, plus the City of Winter Park (Florida), have solicited rescue tool packages under this code in the past six months, emphasizing manufacturer-authorized distributors and compatibility with existing equipment inventories. Recent opportunities span Florida (Brevard County), California (CDCR statewide), Georgia (Gwinnett County), and Texas (Texas A&M University procurement for rescue gear). The most substantive current opportunity is the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Confined Space Rescue Services IFB (C5613144-D, Rebid 1), due September 18, 2026, requiring 25 percent small business participation and offering 5 percent small business preference and DVBE incentive, with hourly compensation by technician classification and equipment fees across four facilities; bidders must hold California licensure, current Fire Marshal Confined Space Rescue Technician certification, and CPR/AED and EMT certifications.