UNSPSC 11141609: Composition leather

UNSPSC 11141609 Composition leather is a Commodity code that in recent state and local activity covers uniform accessories and apparel hardware rather than composition leather goods in the traditional sense. The Illinois Department of Corrections, a repeat buyer under this code, is soliciting belts, zippers, ladder-lock buckles, and nylon webbing for correctional officer uniforms through Basic Ordering Agreements and Blanket Order Agreements. The work involves procuring standardized items in moderate to high volume — garrison-style leather belts (1,000 and 360 units in two separate line items), brass and plastic coil zippers ranging from 7 to 30 inches in quantities up to 15,000 units per specification, black nylon webbing by the yard, and ladder-lock buckles in quantities of 10,000 units. Vendors must supply samples for approval before full delivery and maintain general commercial liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate, with workers' compensation and auto liability insurance required. A $15 minority contractor initiative fee applies to awards of $1,000 or more.

Recent activity centers in Illinois, where the Department of Corrections posted two related solicitations in August 2026. Solicitation 27426DOCCENTRB53642 (Zippers, Ladder-Lock Buckles, Black Nylon Webbing, and Belts) closed August 20, 2026, as an IFB covering ten line items with deliveries to Centralia Correctional Center Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., through June 30, 2027, with all transportation and handling paid by the vendor and F.O.B. destination pricing. Solicitation 27426DOCCENTRB53412 (Sewing Materials and Belts) closed August 10, 2026, as a Blanket Order Agreement allowing multiple purchase order releases without separate competitive solicitations, with prevailing wage requirements applying to applicable service categories and Illinois Department of Labor compliance verification required.