UNSPSC 46181800: Vision protection and accessories

UNSPSC 46181800 Vision protection and accessories, a Class code, covers eyewear products and related services that state and local governments procure for occupational safety, employee wellness, and operational support—including prescription safety glasses, color-enhancing glasses, flight helmets with protective eyewear, and related fitting and repair services. Issuing bodies soliciting under this code span state departments, counties, cities, school districts, and specialized agencies. The State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources appears as a repeat buyer, posting multiple bids for color-enhancing glasses within a month; the City of Phoenix, City of Salem, and Pinellas County Schools also posted vision-protection solicitations in the recent window. The work ranges from bulk consumable procurement (antiseptic wipes, first aid supplies bundled with eyewear kits) to specialized high-performance equipment (Gentex Alpha Eagle flight helmets with communication systems and in-person fitting services) to employee eyecare programs (prescription safety glasses with OEM certifications and cooperative purchasing reach).

Recent activity concentrates in Minnesota, Oregon, Arizona, and Florida, with secondary activity in Texas, Missouri, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. The State of Minnesota DNR posted two IFBs for color-enhancing glasses—one due September 29, 2026 (Event ID 2000018706) and a rebid due October 20, 2026 (Event ID 2000018787)—both requiring electronic submission through the Supplier Portal with questions directed to Jeeneng.vang@state.mn.us. The City of Phoenix issued RFQ-26-0319 for flight helmets and accessories with a July 6, 2026 due date, requiring Gentex Alpha Eagle authorization, Arizona location, and OEM certifications, with contract commencement December 1, 2026 and an initial five-year term plus two optional two-year extensions. The State of Minnesota also posted an RFP (due October 5, 2026) for prescription safety glasses and related services to serve the state, its Cooperative Purchasing Venture participants, and other states, with Addendum No. 1 posted September 28, 2026 and a pre-proposal meeting scheduled with registration required by September 30, 2026. The City of Salem, Oregon issued Bid No. 267083 for prescription safety glasses due August 26, 2026, requiring ANSI Z87+ certification, a physical fitting location in Salem, tiered pricing by volume, and contract renewal options through June 30, 2029.