UNSPSC 11151509: Silk fibers

UNSPSC 11151509 Silk fibers, a Commodity code, shows limited recent alignment with its nominal scope based on state and local procurement activity. The City of Phoenix Fire Department's RFQ-26-0058, posted March 26, 2026, with response due April 16, 2026, solicits battle dress uniforms, fatigue t-shirts, name tags, gear bags, and embroidered headwear for Arizona Task Force 1 operational readiness and FEMA Urban Search and Rescue program compliance. The specification emphasizes professional-grade durability suited to extreme environmental conditions with UV resistance, heat tolerance, and colorfast properties, and includes customization via embroidery, screen printing, and Velcro attachment. Annual quantities include 220 BDU pants and jackets, 220 short- and long-sleeve t-shirts, 165 sweatshirts, waterproof outerwear, and 120 to 220 units of headwear, all FOB destination to Phoenix Fire Department Special Operations at 2430 S. 22nd Ave within 30 calendar days of order. The issuing body is a municipal fire department procuring specialized operational apparel and gear as part of a five-year contract commencing June 27, 2026.

The solicitation does not clarify whether items are constructed from silk fibers or synthetic materials; the code assignment appears misaligned with the scope of tactical apparel procurement. No additional recent opportunities in the available record support active state and local buying under this Commodity code. Vendors should verify code assignment with the City of Phoenix procurement officer before pursuing, as the operational apparel category typically falls under textile and garment-related codes that more precisely capture battle dress uniform and tactical gear procurement. A non-mandatory pre-offer conference is scheduled for April 2, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. via WebEx, and written inquiries close April 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Award triggers a requirement for commercial general liability insurance of $2,000,000 aggregate and $1,000,000 automobile liability combined single limit.