UNSPSC 46181516: Safety sleeves

UNSPSC 46181516 Safety sleeves is a Commodity code encompassing protective apparel and accessories designed to shield workers from heat, chemical, mechanical, and biological hazards. State and local governments procure under this code primarily through fire departments and detention facilities seeking full-body protective systems, specialized cleaning and maintenance services for worn gear, and replacement inventory for structural firefighting. Issuing bodies include county sheriff's offices and detention authorities, municipal fire departments, regional fire rescue agencies, and state-operated facilities. Recent solicitations show detention and correctional operations seeking body-scanning systems with integrated contraband detection alongside protective equipment; fire departments pursuing both new bunker gear (coats, pants, hoods, gloves, boots, helmets) to NFPA standards and dedicated cleaning, testing, and maintenance services under multi-year contracts; and state health and human services agencies procuring specialized support garments and protective items for residential facilities.

Activity spans Texas, Florida, Georgia, and Arizona, with substantial procurement concentration in the South and Southwest. Collin County, Texas issued RFP 2026-155 (September 17, 2026 response date) for a full-body scanner system with 110/120VAC power, linear array detectors, and four-hour response technical support targeting the Adult Detention Facility admissions area, with estimated first-year cost of $242,000. Columbus Consolidated Government (Georgia) issued RFB No. 27-0007 (October 14, 2026 response date) for protective fire clothing and accessories including structural coats, pants, gloves, helmets, and boots to supply approximately 30 sets for the Fire & EMS Department on a two-year initial term with three optional one-year renewals. Hillsborough County, Florida issued ITB 26-00380 (September 10, 2026 response date) for cleaning, testing, and maintenance of approximately 2,800 bunker gear sets with weekly pick-up and delivery from Tampa, estimated contract value $1,156,137 over two years, requiring Third Party-verified Independent Service Provider certification and 600 loaner gear sets. The City of Dallas issued an IFB for hip boots and rain suits for Floodway Operations (June 4, 2026 response date), and Sarasota County issued a Quick Quote for water rescue equipment including dry suits, boots, flotation devices, and specialized accessories for Emergency Services (May 22, 2026 response date, $50,000 cap).