UNSPSC 46182009: Particulate respirator mask fit test kit and supplies

Supplies and accessories for qualitative respirator fit testing

UNSPSC 46182009 Particulate respirator mask fit test kit and supplies (Commodity) covers respiratory protection equipment and related consumables, though recent state and local solicitations under this code focus primarily on powered air purifying respirator systems, self-contained breathing apparatus units, and replacement cartridges rather than fit-test kits specifically. State and local governments procure these items to equip emergency responders, public safety personnel, and municipal workers for hazardous-environment operations including structural fire response, arson investigation, chemical exposure mitigation, and acid-handling operations at water treatment facilities. Issuing bodies include county sheriff's offices, city fire departments, county water resource departments, state health agencies, county boards of commissioners, and cooperative purchasing vehicles serving multiple jurisdictions. Texas procurement offices and Georgia county departments appear as repeat buyers in the recent opportunity set, alongside California county governments.

Recent activity spans multiple states and issuing body types. San Mateo County Sheriff's Office posted an IFB (2027IFB00042) in October 2026 for 77 self-contained breathing apparatus units and replacement cylinders and headgear components, with delivery required within 14 days and local-business preference applied under county ordinance. Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources requested informal written quotations (PE77023NONST2027000000673) in July 2026 for powered air purifying respirator kits and organic vapor/acid/gas cartridges to support acid wash operations at water reclamation facilities. The City of Austin Purchasing Office posted two similar quotations (IFQ 8300 JRH1026 in May 2026 and IFQ 8300 JRH1028 in June 2026) for CleanSpace CST Ultra respirator systems with full face masks and replacement filters for fire arson investigators. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts released a multi-line IFB (304T-27-345A2) in September 2026 encompassing air purifying respirator filters, breathing apparatus components, and related personal protective equipment for statewide delivery, with lines 10–13 and 15–20 restricted to Avon products. A Purchasing Cooperative of America RFP (RFPOD45126EMERGENCYRESPONDERSEQUIPMENT) posted in September 2026 for emergency responders equipment available to PCA members nationally, though detailed scope and specifications were not provided in available materials. Response dates across these opportunities ranged from late May through October 2026, with most awards based on lowest responsive and responsible bid or lowest responsive offer.