UNSPSC 46181542: Protective mittens

This workplace item differs from gloves because it does not allow separation of fingers (except thumb finger).

UNSPSC 46181542 Protective mittens is a Commodity code that state and local governments purchase primarily as components of larger protective equipment contracts for emergency services, facilities maintenance, and specialized rescue operations. Recent solicitations show that the code activity spans protective mittens for firefighting and water rescue work, often bundled with full protective garments, boots, and associated accessories rather than procured as standalone items. Issuing bodies soliciting under this code include fire departments, county emergency services, detention facilities, and municipal water and public works departments. The work encompasses procurement of new protective gear meeting NFPA standards (particularly NFPA 1851 and 1971 for firefighting bunker gear), cleaning and maintenance of existing protective equipment, and supply of specialized rescue gear for swiftwater operations.

The most recent activity centers on Texas, Florida, and Arizona. Sarasota County, Florida issued a Quick Quote (RFQ 2026QQ688) due May 22, 2026, for swiftwater rescue equipment including dry suits, boots, personal flotation devices, and rescue gloves; the City of Dallas issued an IFB for hip boots and rain suits due June 4, 2026; and the City of Owensboro, Kentucky issued RFB 4473 for fire department uniforms including embroidered and tactical items due May 22, 2026. Columbus Consolidated Government (Georgia) posted RFB No. 27-0007 on September 22, 2026, for an annual contract supplying structural firefighting protective clothing and accessories including coats, pants, suspenders, hoods, gloves, helmets, and boots, with sealed bids due October 14, 2026, and awards to the two lowest responsive bidders. Hillsborough County (Florida) issued ITB 26-00380, with bids due September 10, 2026, for cleaning, testing, and maintenance of approximately 2,800 sets of bunker gear with an estimated contract value of $1,156,137 over two years and a three-day turnaround requirement.