UNSPSC 49141500: Scuba and snorkeling gear

UNSPSC 49141500 Scuba and snorkeling gear is a Class code under which state and local governments procure rescue and tactical diving equipment for fire departments, emergency services, and public safety operations. Recent solicitations show concrete demand for brand-specific rescue regulators, full-face diving masks, communication headsets, fins, drysuits, knives, and associated underwater breathing apparatus — typically specified to exact manufacturer models and configurations rather than generic categories. Issuing bodies include county fire departments and emergency management agencies, with state-level procurement facilitated through cooperative purchasing vehicles. The State of California, Sarasota County Fire Department in Florida, and multi-jurisdictional cooperative procurement through Sourcewell (State of Minnesota) represent the recent buying base, suggesting activity across both single-jurisdiction and networked multi-state purchasing arrangements.

California posted a brand-specific rescue scuba equipment solicitation (RFBIS27200235) with a response deadline of October 23, 2026 under the UASI 24 H-23-87 grant program, though no budget or scope details beyond equipment class are present in available documentation. Sarasota County, Florida issued a Quick Quote RFQ (2026QQ703) due May 22, 2026 for rapid diver equipment totaling seven complete diving systems including Aqualung regulators, OTS Guardian full-face masks, POWERCOM communication units, and associated accessories, with delivery required within 30 days and a $50,000 bid ceiling; the county required one-year manufacturer warranty, FOB destination, and $500,000 minimum commercial general liability insurance. Sourcewell coordinated a multi-state cooperative RFP (061626) for law enforcement equipment closing June 16, 2026, which included scuba and diving gear as part of a broader law enforcement equipment contracting vehicle available to thousands of public entities across Washington, Minnesota, and other participating jurisdictions. Recent activity concentrates in the Southwest and Pacific regions, with California and Florida showing the most recent specific solicitations.