UNSPSC 46181711: Welders helmet

UNSPSC 46181711 Welders helmet, a Commodity code, does not represent the actual work being solicited under this classification. Recent state and local opportunities tagged to this code include the purchase and installation of flexible vent extraction arms for welding labs, procurement of specific welding lab equipment such as plasma cutters and welder/generator units, and multi-vendor contracts for welding materials and supplies ranging from rods and electrodes to sheets, tubes, and pipes. The scope reflects capital equipment purchases, consumable materials procurement, and installation services rather than personal protective equipment. Issuing bodies include community college districts and public school systems pursuing welding program infrastructure and operational supplies, alongside municipal water districts procuring specialized welding equipment for maintenance operations.

Activity concentrates in Texas and California. Mt. San Antonio Community College District (California) solicited bids in IFB format for the purchase and installation of forty-seven flexible vent extraction arms at an estimated $150,000, with a response date of July 16, 2026. Dalton Public Schools (Georgia) posted an RFB for welding lab equipment—including plasma cutters, saws, and welder/generator OnePak units—due September 25, 2026. The North Texas Municipal Water District solicited bids for two Lincoln Frontier 400X diesel-driven welder/generators, due July 29, 2026. Collin College (Texas) established a three-year multi-vendor contract for welding materials and supplies with an estimated annual procurement volume of approximately $400,000, using an ITB format with evaluation criteria weighted toward price (35%), quality (15%), references (15%), and meeting district needs (15%), with favorable consideration for Texas vendors and diverse business participation.