UNSPSC 46181528: Protective frock

UNSPSC 46181528 Protective frock (Commodity) encompasses protective clothing and apparel procured by state and local governments for public safety, corrections, and healthcare personnel. Recent opportunities under this code show state and local buyers sourcing firefighting bunker gear, detention facility protective equipment, fire department uniforms and accessories, and institutional protective supplies. The issuing bodies include county corrections departments, city fire departments, county emergency services, state health and human services agencies, and municipal governments. Work being solicited ranges from turnkey procurements of protective equipment systems with installation and training (as with Collin County's full-body scanner acquisition, though that procurement centers on detection rather than wearable protection) to multi-year blanket supply agreements for firefighting apparel. Representative recent opportunities include Columbus Consolidated Government's RFB No. 27-0007 for protective fire clothing and accessories for the Fire & EMS Department (bids due October 14, 2026), Hillsborough County's ITB 26-00380 for bunker gear cleaning and maintenance services at $1,156,137 over two years (bids due September 10, 2026), and the City of Owensboro's RFB 4473 for Owensboro Fire Department uniforms, shoes, leather goods, and equipment (bids due May 22, 2026).

Activity under the code concentrates in Florida, Texas, and Georgia, with additional solicitations in Ohio, Arizona, and Minnesota. Columbus (Georgia), Hillsborough County (Florida), Sarasota County (Florida), and Dallas (Texas) are recent repeat issuers of protective apparel and equipment solicitations. Columbus Consolidated Government's fire protective clothing contract anticipates approximately 30 sets of structural firefighting gear procured on an as-needed basis under a two-year initial term with three one-year renewal options; pricing is fixed for the initial term with maximum 5% escalation thereafter. Hillsborough County's bunker gear cleaning contract covers approximately 2,800 sets of coats and pants with weekly pickup and three-day turnaround under NFPA 1851 and 1971 standards. Sarasota County's Quick Quote for water rescue equipment (bids due May 22, 2026, capped at $50,000) included 16 line items of specialized rescue apparel and accessories delivered within 30 days. The City of Dallas procured hip boots and rain suits for Floodway Operations (bids due June 4, 2026) on a firm price basis FOB delivery site. Multi-year supply frameworks and annual usage-based contracts dominate the code's activity, with insurance, compliance certifications, and performance specifications (NFPA standards, manufacturer warranties) standard across jurisdictions.