UNSPSC 46181803: Eye shields

UNSPSC 46181803 Eye shields, a Commodity code, covers protective eyewear and face shields procured by state and local governments for occupational safety, emergency response, and specialized operational use. State and local procurement activity under this code reflects a broader safety-equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) market spanning structural firefighting ensembles, aviation crew protection, first aid and custodial supply programs, and heat-relief distribution networks. Issuing bodies include city procurement offices (Phoenix), county governments (Jackson County, Hart County), school districts (Northside Independent School District, Pinellas County Schools), and special-purpose fire and police departments. The code's scope encompasses both protective eyewear as a discrete line item within broader safety-equipment and PPE supply contracts and specialized eye protection integrated into complete protective systems—such as particulate hoods and helmets with integral eye protection in firefighting ensembles.

Recent opportunities span Arizona, Texas, Missouri, Florida, and Georgia. The City of Phoenix issued RFQ-26-0319 (posted June 17, 2026, due July 6, 2026) for flight helmets, accessories, and repair services supporting police and fire helicopter crews, with requirement for local Arizona-based authorized distributor status and OEM certification. Hart County, Georgia solicited sealed bids for twenty-five full sets of structural firefighter PPE (posted February 11, 2026, due March 19, 2026) meeting NFPA 1971 standards, including helmets with integrated protection. Jackson County, Missouri issued an IFB for safety equipment and supplies (posted May 12, 2026, due June 9, 2026) with an estimated annual spend of $32,000 covering personal protective equipment including safety glasses and hard hats. Pinellas County Schools, Florida issued ITB 25-CR-069 for first aid supplies (posted April 13, 2026, estimated annual usage $130,000) covering consumable medical items delivered to a service center warehouse. The City of Phoenix also solicited heat relief supplies (IFB-26-0046, posted March 17, 2026, due December 12, 2025) for distribution across sixty-plus city and regional network sites serving vulnerable populations.