UNSPSC 46191607: Fire breathing apparatus

UNSPSC 46191607 Fire breathing apparatus (Commodity) represents Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) units and related components—facepieces, cylinders, harnesses, regulators, communication systems, and decontamination equipment—that state and local fire departments procure to replace aging or expired units and to establish equipment reserves. The code also encompasses SCBA maintenance, testing, and repair services, including annual inspections, fit testing, flow testing, compressor servicing, and parts replacement. Issuing bodies are predominantly city fire departments and county emergency services agencies, with county governments and consolidated city-county authorities appearing as repeat buyers. The geographic mix spans California, Georgia, and Mississippi, with activity concentrated in county fire rescue services across the South and West.

Recent activity shows fire departments treating SCBA replacement as a capital and recurring need. San Mateo County, California (Sheriff's Office) issued an IFB on October 8, 2026 for 77 Scott X321 NFPA 1986 2023 Edition SCBA units, 98 cylinder assemblies, and 83 headgear components, with bids due August 28, 2026 and 14-day delivery required. The City of Fayetteville, Georgia issued RFP #FD357-01 (due October 5, 2026) for complete SCBA replacement, facepieces, cylinders, training, and a compatible decontamination extractor. Madison County Board of Supervisors, Mississippi solicited sealed proposals (due October 15, 2026) for a fully contained SCBA breathing air cascade fill station with a reverse auction on October 20, 2026. Polk County, Georgia bid 30 Scott Air-Pak X3 Pro units and 30 masks (due September 16, 2026). Maintenance and testing services appear in parallel: the City of Santa Monica Fire Department issued an ITB for five-year SCBA and compressor testing, maintenance, and repairs under a firm-fixed contract (response deadline May 21, 2026), and Fulton County, Georgia sought comprehensive SCBA and breathing air system maintenance services spanning inspections, repairs, flow testing, fit testing, and records management. Hillsborough County Fire Rescue conducted a sole source procurement for MSA SCBA accessories valued at $61,574.00 through April 15, 2027. Local-business preferences and price-based awards dominate; qualifications typically include NFPA and OSHA compliance, manufacturer authorization, delivery timelines, and insurance.