UNSPSC 57060401: Tent, for multipurpose use

To improve the response time and effectiveness of the UNHRD Rapid Response Team, a fully equipped office kit and accommodation plan must be provided. This kit must accommodate 12 staff members for a period of 3 months in various climates. Since emergency areas are sporadic and unknown, the custom kit must be able to withstand harsh conditions such as sunlight exposure, extreme heat, heavy wind and rain and wet ground conditions.

UNSPSC 57060401 Tent, for multipurpose use is a Commodity code covering temporary fabric and frame tent structures that state and local governments procure for event support, emergency response, and operational facilities. The scope spans small portable canopy tents through large tension fabric structures with engineered wind and weather resistance. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under this code include municipal procurement offices and community college districts, each acquiring tents scaled to immediate operational needs—from micro purchases of compact portable units to complex multi-month installations requiring detailed specifications, engineering certifications, and removal provisions.

Recent activity centers on California and Pennsylvania. The City of Philadelphia issued a micro purchase RFQ on August 23, 2026 (response due September 7, 2026) for blue aluminum canopy frame tents, 8 by 8 inches, with a maximum contract value of $43,000 and a 365-day term. Mt. San Antonio Community College District in California solicited proposals via RFQ #2026-070 (posted August 13, 2026, responses due July 6, 2026) for design, delivery, and installation of a 25-meter by 30-meter by 4-meter clear-span tension fabric tent structure with aluminum frame, double-coated PVC polyester fabric rated for 62 to 86 mph wind speeds, and optional disassembly services. Both opportunities required full-scope quoting with FOB Destination pricing; the Philadelphia purchase emphasized compliance with local tax and business registration, while Mt. San Antonio required proof of insurance, vendor compliance packets, and engineering performance under California temperature and wind load standards. The College District retains ownership upon completion and final acceptance.