UNSPSC 46182313: Swivel carabiner

A revolving metal loop that can quickly and reversibly connect components in safety-critical systems; for example, a common use is to attach a rope to a fixed anchor.

UNSPSC 46182313 Swivel carabiner is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure fall protection and confined space entry hardware, typically as part of larger safety equipment bundles rather than as standalone fasteners. Recent solicitations show that jurisdictions are buying carabiners alongside davits, lifelines, winches, and related rescue equipment to support water utility operations, electrical utility maintenance, and public safety programs. The issuing bodies span municipal utilities (Charlotte Water, City of Phoenix Water Services Department, City of Ocala Electric Utility) and county-level water authorities (Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources), reflecting demand concentrated in utility infrastructure and maintenance divisions.

Recent activity appears in North Carolina, Arizona, Florida, and Georgia. Representative solicitations include Charlotte Water's October 2026 ITB FY27ITB02 for confined space entry equipment, staff training, and biannual inspection services (response due October 20, 2026); the City of Phoenix's October 2026 IFB 27-0458 for anchor points inspections, testing, and repair across wastewater and water treatment plants with a five-year firm-fixed-price term and DBE-N compliance requirements (response due October 22, 2026); Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources' August 2026 RFQ IWQ 134819 for fall protection equipment including davit systems, portable bases, and vehicle hitch-mount bases compliant with ANSI Z359 standards (quotations due August 20, 2026); and City of Ocala's September 2026 ITB ELE/260688 for lineman tools and equipment on a multi-award discount contract basis with a three-year initial term and optional renewals (bids due May 6, 2026). Work is performed at specific utility facilities — wastewater and water treatment plants, lift stations, filter plants, and utility yards — with OSHA 1910.140 and ANSI Z359 compliance mandated across confined space and fall protection scopes.