UNSPSC 46182008: Particulate respirator mask and accessory

NIOSH approved respiratory protection used in health care and other settings

UNSPSC 46182008 Particulate respirator mask and accessory (Commodity) covers powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs), cartridge filters, full-face masks, and related accessories that state and local fire, emergency response, and healthcare agencies procure for worker protection against airborne particulates, hazardous gases, and chemical exposures. The City of Austin has solicited CleanSpace CST Ultra Power Systems with full face masks and combined filters for Fire Arson Investigators; Gwinnett County is acquiring Scott SCBA Air Pack replacements to comply with 2025 NFPA 1970 standards; and the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is procuring Avon gas masks with riot filters and CBRN filters for Highway Patrol troopers. Fire departments dominate the issuing-body mix, with emergency response agencies and specialized investigative units driving demand for respiratory protection against investigation hazards, chemical incidents, and structural fire exposure. Healthcare procurement also appears under the code—the Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued a master contract for durable medical equipment including respiratory supplies and CPAP devices serving individuals with traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries across eleven geographic service regions statewide.

Recent activity spans Texas (Austin, Gwinnett County Georgia, Hillsborough County Florida, and statewide Texas HHSC procurement), with secondary activity in Florida and Georgia. The City of Austin Purchasing Office posted two identical CleanSpace respirator quotations within three weeks (IFQ8300JRH1026 due May 29, 2026, and IFQ8300JRH1028 due June 12, 2026), suggesting reposting after initial response or vendor outreach to certified HUBs and M/WBE vendors before open posting. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles issued ITB15175 for Avon gas masks and training services, due March 23, 2026, with estimates of 100 to 200 units purchased annually on a tiered pricing structure over a five-year initial term plus optional five-year renewal. The Texas HHSC procurement (HHS0017173, due June 2, 2026) is a statewide master contract for DME including respiratory supplies, with a 21.1 percent HUB utilization goal and cumulative compensation not to exceed $5,000,000 over the contract term. Award competitiveness across these procurements favors lowest responsive and responsible bidders; sole-source approvals are rare and specified only when mandatory manufacturer standards apply, as with Gwinnett County's Scott SCBA requirement under NFPA 1970.