UNSPSC 46181609: Protective insole

A type of insole insert used by professionals to increase foot protection from puncture, heat or other workplace risks.

UNSPSC 46181609 Protective insole (Commodity) comprises personal protective equipment and supportive footwear that state and local governments procure for emergency response personnel, custodial and detention staff, and employees in hazardous work environments. Recent solicitations show limited direct procurement of protective insoles as standalone line items; instead, jurisdictions buy protective footwear as part of comprehensive protective apparel packages for firefighters, law enforcement, and facility operations staff. The code appears to capture the insole component within broader bunker gear, tactical uniforms, and occupational safety clothing contracts. Issuing bodies include county governments (Collin County, Hillsborough County, Seminole County), city procurement offices (Columbus, Phoenix, Dallas, Owensboro, Sarasota), a state health agency (Texas Health and Human Services Commission), and cooperative purchasing alliances (Minnesota Multigovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Alliance). The mix reflects demand from fire departments, emergency services, detention facilities, public works operations, and health-care facilities serving vulnerable populations.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Florida, with additional procurement in Georgia (Columbus Consolidated Government), Arizona (Phoenix), Minnesota (MMCAP), and Kentucky (Owensboro). Representative recent solicitations include Hillsborough County's ITB 26-00380 for bunker gear cleaning and maintenance (approximately 2,800 sets of coats and pants, $1,156,137 over two years, bids due September 10, 2026), Columbus Consolidated Government's RFB 27-0007 for protective fire clothing and accessories under a two-year annual contract with three one-year renewal options (approximately 30 sets, bids due October 14, 2026), and Sarasota County's Quick Quote 2026QQ688 for water rescue equipment including specialized footwear and apparel (16 line items, bids due May 22, 2026). The City of Dallas solicited hip boots and rain suits for Floodway Operations (bids due June 4, 2026), and the City of Owensboro posted RFB 4473 for Fire Department uniforms, shoes, and leather goods (single-source award, bids due May 22, 2026). Pricing in footwear-inclusive contracts typically ranges from $50,000 to $1.1 million over multi-year terms, with fixed or manufacturer-list-based pricing structures.