UNSPSC 46181543: Waterproof jacket or raincoat

A rainproof coat that can be found in several forms.

UNSPSC 46181543 Waterproof jacket or raincoat is a Commodity code covering protective outerwear—principally flame-resistant and water-resistant jackets—procured by state and local public safety agencies, correctional systems, and municipal departments. Recent solicitations show state and local governments buying branded, customized rain jackets and rainsuits for firefighting operations, emergency response teams, facility maintenance workforces, and correctional facilities. The issuing bodies include fire departments, state criminal justice agencies, and municipal public works operations. A mix of jurisdictions is soliciting: the City of Salem, Oregon procured seventy Carhartt Storm Defender rain jackets for the Salem Fire Department with Velcro strips and reflective name tapes; the Texas Department of Criminal Justice posted two separate competitive solicitations for rainsuits intended for inmate store inventory; the City of Phoenix Fire Department sought waterproof outerwear as part of a broader uniform and gear procurement for Arizona Task Force 1 operations; and Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners included protective outerwear in a janitorial and operational supplies IFB for the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Department's 47 fire stations.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Florida, and the Pacific Northwest. The City of Salem, Oregon (Bid No. 267045, due June 10, 2026) solicited seventy rain jackets with custom embroidery and reflective striping, delivery within twenty business days, for the Salem Fire Department—a representative IFB for protective apparel tailored to operational standards. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice posted Bid No. IW242649 (due February 26, 2026) and Bid No. IW239948 (extended to February 2, 2026) for rainsuits via the Electronic State Business Daily, accepting alternate manufacturers and requiring product samples prior to award. Hillsborough County's ITB2600319 (due July 24, 2026) estimated $765,679.84 for consumable supplies including protective outerwear for fire stations across a one-year contract period. The City of Phoenix included waterproof outerwear in RFQ260058 (due April 16, 2026) for a five-year uniform and gear contract supporting emergency response readiness. No set-asides or disadvantaged-enterprise restrictions appeared in the reviewed solicitations.