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) encompasses protective outerwear and specialized uniforms procured by state and local governments for operational staff, emergency responders, and facility workers. The code covers waterproof jackets, rain gear, and fire-resistant apparel with customization services including screen printing, embroidery, patches, and Velcro application. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers purchasing branded rain jackets for fire departments, flame-resistant uniforms meeting ASTM and NFPA standards for facilities maintenance and security personnel, and safety outerwear for parks and environmental services teams. Issuing bodies include city governments (Phoenix, Salem, Brownsville), county commissioners (Hillsborough), state agencies (Texas Facilities Commission, Texas Health and Human Services Commission), school districts (Temple ISD), and municipal departments (Winter Park Parks and Recreation). The City of Phoenix and Texas Facilities Commission emerge as repeat buyers establishing multi-year umbrella contracts for uniforms and accessories across multiple city or state departments.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Florida, with representation in Oregon. Representative opportunities include the City of Phoenix's five-year IFB for safety and non-safety uniforms and related services across nine municipal departments (Aviation, Housing, Parks, Public Transit, Water Services) with five-year pricing firm and fixed to manufacturer's list; the Texas Facilities Commission's RFP 0007240 for uniform purchase and rental services with separate awards anticipated for sales and rental contractors serving four Austin-area locations, due July 7, 2026; the City of Salem Fire Department's Bid No. 267045 for seventy Carhartt Storm Defender rain jackets in six sizes with Velcro, name tapes, patches, and reflective stripes, due June 10, 2026; and the Temple Independent School District's RFP 006-27 establishing a multi-vendor apparel and accessories contract with screen printing and embroidery for 15 campuses, due October 6, 2026. Delivery timelines typically run ten to thirty days, with contract terms spanning one to five years and renewal options common. Customization capabilities and turnaround times are key evaluation factors across all recent solicitations.