UNSPSC 57060200: Shelter emergency kits

This class includes the emergency shelter kit which allows the provision of an emergency shelter in the onset of a disaster that can be reused in the construction of longer-term solutions kit definitions for emergency shelter and non-food items (plastic sheeting / tarpaulin, rope, blankets, bed mat, mosquito net, plate, cup, kettle or jug, cooking pots, jerry cans, soap, and cooking ladle.

UNSPSC 57060200 Shelter emergency kits is a Class code that in practice encompasses disaster management and recovery coordination services for state and local governments responding to emergencies. Recent solicitations show that jurisdictions are buying pre-event contracting arrangements for disaster debris management, monitoring, and coordination rather than physical shelter kits or emergency supplies. The work involves staffing specialized positions — project managers, field supervisors, field monitors, GIS specialists, data managers, billing analysts, and administrative personnel — to oversee debris removal operations, coordinate with contractors, ensure FEMA Public Assistance compliance, and manage documentation and invoicing throughout recovery. Issuing bodies include county governments managing disaster preparedness and recovery at the local level.

Smith County, Texas posted an RFP on September 16, 2026 (due October 7, 2026) for Disaster Management & Monitoring services under a pre-event contract, with work expected to complete within 120 calendar days and an initial term of one year plus two optional one-year renewals. The contract carries standard bonding requirements (5% bid bond, 100% performance and payment bonds for contracts exceeding $25,000) and insurance minimums including $1,000,000 per-occurrence general liability and $1,000,000 comprehensive automobile liability. All labor costs must be fully burdened with taxes, benefits, equipment, mileage, per diem, housing, and overhead included in the rate; no separate billing for administrative or clerical expenses is permitted. Recent activity in this code is sparse; the single identified opportunity reflects county-level disaster management procurement in Texas.