UNSPSC 46182007: Powered air purifying respirator system PAPRs or accessories

UNSPSC 46182007 Powered air purifying respirator system PAPRs or accessories is a Commodity code for respiratory protection equipment, cartridge filters, and supporting components that state and local governments procure for emergency responders, hazmat personnel, water treatment workers, and fire investigators facing airborne chemical, biological, or particulate exposure. Recent state and local solicitations under this code span specific PAPR system models—3M Scott SCBA units and Versaflo kits, CleanSpace CST Ultra systems—paired with replacement filters, cartridges, masks, and accessories tailored to operational hazards such as acid vapor, organic vapors, and airborne particulates. County water utilities, county sheriffs' offices, city fire departments, and state emergency-response programs comprise the primary buyer mix. San Mateo County's IFB for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus replacement units, Gwinnett County's quotation for 3M PAPR kits and cartridges supporting acid-wash operations, and the City of Austin's two IFQs for CleanSpace respirator systems for arson investigators represent the recent solicitation pattern. Procurement notices typically specify exact manufacturer models and approved equivalents, set firm delivery timelines of 14 to 30 days post-order, and award based on lowest responsive and responsible bid.

Recent activity clusters in Texas and Georgia, with notable solicitations also posted in California and Florida. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission's June 2, 2026 RFP for durable medical equipment and services across eleven geographic regions includes respiratory supplies, though that opportunity sits broader than PAPR hardware. Texas Comptroller's IFB 304T-27-345A2 for Personal Protective Equipment and First Aid Components encompasses air-purifying respirator filters and breathing apparatus components among 21 line items for statewide delivery through November 2030, with portions marked proprietary (Avon-brand items) and others permitting equal alternatives. San Mateo County's August 2026 IFB for 77 Scott X-321 SCBA units, 98 replacement cylinders, and 83 headgear components demonstrates county-level replacement cycles for aged respiratory hardware. Quotation and informal bid procedures dominate the code's recent activity, with response windows typically compressed to three to seven days, and local-business preferences applied in jurisdictions such as San Mateo.