UNSPSC 49141509: Diver hood

A hat that is worn for thermal protection and water-proof on the head part when submerging under water.

UNSPSC 49141509 Diver hood, a Commodity code, encompasses specialized headgear and breathing apparatus components used in underwater rescue, tactical diving, and emergency response operations. State and local governments procure diver hoods—including full-face masks, regulators, communication headsets, and integrated breathing systems—primarily through fire departments, emergency services, and law enforcement diving teams to support water rescue operations, tactical insertions, and specialized diving protocols. Issuing bodies span county fire and emergency services departments, municipal police and fire agencies, and regional emergency response units. The solicitations show a mix of routine equipment refresh cycles and tactical diving-program expansion, with buyers typically seeking brands such as Scuba Pro, Ocean Reef, Oceanic, Aqua Lung, OTS Guardian, and integrated communication systems like POWERCOM units that enable surface coordination during rescue missions.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida and Georgia, with additional statewide and multi-jurisdictional procurement frameworks. Sarasota County, Florida issued a Quick Quote (RFQ) due May 22, 2026 for seven Rapid Diver Pro regulators, OTS Guardian full-face masks, earphone/microphone assemblies, and POWERCOM communication units (estimated $50,000 total), while Palm Beach County, Florida maintains an open pre-qualified vendor list (RPQ68024031AU14, contract value $3,600,000 over 60 months through May 6, 2029) for water rescue and dive equipment including regulators and full-face masks from manufacturers such as Aqua Lung, Scuba Pro, Oceanic, and Apeks. The City of Fort Worth issued an RFQt (due March 20, 2026) for bi-annual maintenance of Scuba Pro regulators, Ocean Reef full-face pieces, and Oceanic dive computers. Gwinnett County, Georgia and Chatham County, Georgia have recently posted equipment acquisitions (specialized rescue gear and marine equipment respectively), reflecting regional demand for diving and water-rescue systems. Multi-state statewide procurements under New Jersey's law enforcement equipment contracts (Bid Solicitation #26DPP01263 and #26DPP01214, due June 24, 2026 and March 26, 2026 respectively) include marine and scuba equipment categories available to over 2,800 cooperative purchasing participants, signaling sustained procurement activity across public safety agencies nationwide.