UNSPSC 46181545: Waterproof suit

A combination of waterproof jacket and trousers used by workplace professionals for work in wet environments.

UNSPSC 46181545 Waterproof suit (Commodity) covers protective outerwear and rainwear that state and local governments procure for operational and emergency response personnel. The code sees use across fire departments, criminal justice agencies, and facilities maintenance operations purchasing rain jackets, rainsuits, and specialized protective apparel. Recent solicitations show governments buying off-the-shelf rain jackets with customization (embroidery, patches, reflective strips), purpose-built rainsuits for inmate commissaries, and flame-resistant protective outerwear for fire rescue and emergency services. Issuing bodies include city fire departments (Salem, Phoenix), county emergency services (Hillsborough County Fire Rescue), state facilities commissions (Texas Facilities Commission), and state corrections departments (Texas Department of Criminal Justice). The mix spans large municipalities, state departments, and regional public safety agencies.

Geographic activity clusters in Texas and Florida, with additional recent solicitations from Oregon and Arizona. The City of Phoenix issued multiple related uniform and operational gear solicitations in the first half of 2026, suggesting sustained demand for protective apparel across its fire and emergency operations. Representative recent opportunities include the City of Salem Fire Department's solicitation for 70 Carhartt Storm Defender Rain Jackets with customization (Bid No. 267045, due June 10, 2026); the Texas Facilities Commission's RFP 0007240 for uniform purchase and rental services including flame-resistant outerwear at four Austin locations (due July 7, 2026); the Texas Department of Criminal Justice rainsuits procurement IW242649 for inmate commissary stock (due February 26, 2026); and the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners' ITB2600319 for janitorial and operational supplies serving 47 fire stations statewide (due July 24, 2026, estimated contract value $765,679.84). Contract terms typically run one to five years with renewal options, delivery windows of 10–30 days, and firm fixed pricing with annual escalation clauses where specified.