UNSPSC 49121603: Camping cots

UNSPSC 49121603 Camping cots is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure temporary shelter and outdoor event infrastructure, though recent activity shows a significant mismatch between the code's nominal scope and what is actually being bought. The two most recent solicitations tagged to this code involve large-scale tensile fabric tent structures and canopy frames rather than camping cots proper — suggesting either misclassification by issuing bodies or use of the code as a catch-all for temporary shelter goods. The City of Philadelphia sought blue aluminum canopy frame tents (8" × 8') with a maximum contract value of $43,000, while Mt. San Antonio Community College District solicited a complex 25-meter by 30-meter clear-span tension fabric tent system with engineered aluminum alloy framework, specialized PVC polyester fabric, and professional installation services. Neither opportunity involves actual camping cots.

Activity under this code appears limited and geographically sparse, with recent solicitations originating from Pennsylvania and California only. The issuing bodies include a city purchasing office (Philadelphia) and a community college district (Mt. San Antonio in California), suggesting a mix of municipal and higher-education buyers. The City of Philadelphia's RFQ closed September 7, 2026, while Mt. San Antonio's RFQ was listed with a July 6, 2026 due date, indicating past-due or archived records. Neither solicitation is current or actionable. The code shows little relevant recent activity aligned to its nominal commodity description, and business development professionals should verify correct UNSPSC classification before pursuing opportunities posted under this code.