UNSPSC 46181552: Mining headlamp

Illumination device used in underground mining for lighting. Worn by miners.

UNSPSC 46181552 Mining headlamp is a Commodity code, but the recent state and local opportunities tagged under it show no activity aligned with mining headlamps. Instead, the opportunities posted under this code reflect procurement of protective headgear, helmets, and safety equipment for public-safety and utility operations—flight helmets for police and fire aviation units, ballistic and tactical helmets for fire departments and law enforcement, firefighting protective gear including bunker coats and pants, and general safety apparel such as vests, hard hats, and visibility gear. The scope mismatch suggests this code may be incorrectly applied to these opportunities in source systems, or the code's historical definition does not reflect current state and local buying patterns. Issuing bodies include municipal fire and police departments (City of Phoenix Police and Fire Departments, Columbus Fire & EMS, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, Santa Monica Fire Department), municipal electric utilities (Ocala Electric Utility), county law enforcement (Collin County), and state aviation services (Georgia Department of Public Safety). Cities, counties, and special-purpose districts dominate the recent record, with fire and emergency services as the primary customer base.

Recent opportunities span multiple regions with concentration in the South and Southwest. Arizona, Florida, Georgia, and Texas appear most active in the recent posting record. Representative solicitations include the City of Phoenix RFQ 260319 for Gentex Alpha Eagle flight helmets, communication equipment, and repair services for Police and Fire helicopters (due July 6, 2026); Hillsborough County ITB 26-00380 for bunker gear cleaning, testing, and maintenance services under NFPA standards (bids due September 10, 2026, estimated value $1,156,137 over two years); Santa Monica Fire Department IFB 127001651 for ballistic helmets and plate carriers to equip approximately 130 personnel plus 20 percent reserves (bids due July 14, 2026); Collin County Law Enforcement IFB 2026-318 for tactical carriers, ballistic vests, gas masks, and armor plates across 103 line items (bids due August 6, 2026, estimated annual value $216,000); and the City of Ocala ITB ELE/260688 for lineman tools, climbing gear, cutters, and personal protective equipment for the electric utility (bids due May 6, 2026). Contracts typically run two to five years with optional renewal periods, include firm fixed pricing for initial terms with capped annual escalators thereafter, and require vendors to meet OEM certifications, NFPA compliance standards, and insurance minimums ranging from $500,000 to $2 million in general liability coverage.