UNSPSC 49141503: Scuba regulators

UNSPSC 49141503 Scuba regulators is a Commodity code describing maintenance, repair, and supply of scuba diving and life-support regulators serving law enforcement dive teams, fire departments, and emergency responders at state and local agencies. State and local governments procure scuba regulators as part of broader diving equipment and maintenance contracts that include first and second stage regulator servicing, bench testing, oxygen cleaning, pressure testing, and replacement of worn components such as O-rings and valve seals. Orange County, California's Sheriff-Coroner has been active in this space, recently issuing competitive bids for filling, maintenance, and repair of SCBA air bottles and scuba equipment, and for acquisition and maintenance of diving equipment supporting Harbor Patrol and Hazardous Device Squad operations. The City of Fort Worth similarly sought qualified vendors to provide bi-annual maintenance of Scuba Pro brand first and second stage regulators alongside annual service for other diving components. Work under this code combines product supply—new regulators and related gear such as buoyancy compensators, masks, fins, and communication systems—with recurring maintenance and repair services delivered at fixed hourly rates or unit pricing under firm fixed-fee or time-and-materials contracts.

Recent opportunities cluster in California, Florida, and Texas. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife issued an IFB for scuba inspection, testing, service, and repair work in the Southern California region with a maximum budget of $28,300 and a contract term of two years from July 2026 through June 2028, emphasizing regulator servicing and cylinder inspections. Orange County, California's IFB for maintenance and purchase of diving equipment covered 71 line items including regulators and annual maintenance services for Harbor Patrol and Hazardous Device Squad at two locations in Corona del Mar and Orange, with initial contract commencement July 2, 2026. Sarasota County, Florida issued a Quick Quote (RFQt 2026QQ703) in May 2026 for rapid diver equipment including seven Aqualung-Public Safety regulators and related components with a $50,000 budget ceiling and 30-day delivery required. Palm Beach County, Florida maintains a standing pre-qualified vendor list (RPQ68024031AU14) for water rescue and dive equipment with an anticipated contract value of $3,600,000 over 60 months. The City of Fort Worth's RFQt (solicitation 260151) posted in March 2026 sought ongoing maintenance for Scuba Pro regulators and other diving systems on an as-needed basis with one-year initial term and up to four one-year renewals. Contract awards typically go to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, with many jurisdictions offering SBE, DVBE, or local small business preference discounts ranging from 5 to 8 percent on bid prices. Service-location requirements frequently impose geographic constraints—vendors must maintain facilities within 20 to 50 miles of the jurisdiction's operations—and turnaround times typically run 5 to 10 business days for standard maintenance, with expedited repair available at premium rates.