UNSPSC 56101513: Cots or accessories

UNSPSC 56101513 Cots or accessories is a Commodity code that encompasses temporary shelter infrastructure and emergency response bedding—specifically aluminum frame tent structures and cots procured for disaster response, special events, and operational support. State and local governments are acquiring these items for both planned uses (community college grounds operations, municipal event support) and emergency preparedness (statewide disaster response and survivor assistance). Recent solicitations reflect a mix of small micro-purchases for standard equipment and larger, engineered procurements for specialized temporary structures with precise material and wind-resistance specifications.

The issuing bodies span city procurement offices (Philadelphia), community college districts (Mt. San Antonio), and state emergency-management or procurement functions (Maryland). Philadelphia issued a micro-purchase IFB for blue aluminum canopy frame tents (8" × 8") with a maximum contract value of $43,000 and response date of September 7, 2026. Mt. San Antonio Community College District posted an RFQ for a large engineered tension-fabric tent structure (25 meters by 30 meters by 4 meters) with delivery and installation required by August 24, 2026, including detailed specifications for aluminum framing, PVC-polyester fabric (minimum 850 g/m² weight), waterproofing, UV resistance, and wind-load engineering to sustain 62–86 mph. The State of Maryland issued an IFB on May 27, 2026, for cots and blankets to support statewide disaster response and distribution to survivors and incident workforce, with an MBE participation goal and bids due July 8, 2026; all materials must comply with federal and state law and EPA/OSHA standards. Recent activity concentrates in California and Maryland, with Pennsylvania municipal procurement also represented. The mix reflects both emergency preparedness contracting and operational support for public institutions.