Uniform Accessories - Hats and Caps

The Texas 201-A1 state-wide contract vehicle provides comprehensive procurement solutions for uniform accessories and headwear, with particular emphasis on caps and hats for state agency personnel. The vehicle encompasses a broad range of products including standard caps in various styles (mesh, twill, and sport caps), Western-style hats (felt and straw varieties with customizable specifications), watch caps, and boonie hats. Additionally, the vehicle facilitates related services such as industrial sewing, embroidery, embossing, and tailoring to support customization requirements. These products and services are classified under UNSPSC codes for caps, sport caps, industrial sewing services, and tailoring services, with corresponding NIGP classifications for all types of caps and sewing services. The vehicle is designed to support the uniform procurement needs of Texas state agencies through a streamlined, standardized procurement mechanism.

The 201-A1 vehicle is administered by CPA Contract Management through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Statewide Procurement Division and covers statewide procurement throughout Texas. The vehicle operates as a Term contract vehicle with an initial award date of August 1, 2021, and a completion date of July 31, 2026. Two prime contractors currently hold awards under this vehicle: Galls, LLC and The Townsend Group, Inc., both of which are established suppliers specializing in uniform accessories and headwear. The vehicle structure enables multiple awards across different suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and product diversity for utilizing state agencies.

The 201-A1 vehicle currently supports two IDVs with significant procurement activity. The first IDV, administered by Galls, LLC (Term contract through July 31, 2025), demonstrates substantial purchasing volume with individual awards ranging from minimal purchases of two to three items to large-scale acquisitions exceeding 1,100 units, with contract values spanning from under $200 to approximately $80,000. The second IDV, administered by The Townsend Group, Inc. (Term contract through July 31, 2025), focuses on specialized Western-style hats and reflects significant procurement activity totaling approximately $22,636.58 for the Department of Public Safety and cumulative values ranging from $112 to $7,060.90 for the Parks & Wildlife Department. Both IDVs demonstrate consistent pricing structures and standardized procurement processes, with primary utilization by the Texas Department of Public Safety and Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, supporting the vehicle's effectiveness in meeting statewide uniform accessory requirements.