UNSPSC 11151709: Synthetic yarn

UNSPSC 11151709 Synthetic yarn is a Commodity code covering textile fibers and yarn products that state and local governments procure for institutional apparel, furnishings, and related applications. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Statewide Procurement Division, recently solicited textiles and fibers under IFB 304T-26-850A2 for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, which uses these materials to manufacture offender and employee clothing, institutional furnishings, and other textile products at correctional facilities. The scope of work encompasses a broad range of synthetic and blended textile products including nylon fabrics, twill fabrics in assorted colors and weights, mesh bag fabric, thermal knit fabric, filament spun-bonded polypropylene, jersey knit fabrics in various tubular widths, and related piece goods. Bidders must meet detailed fiber-content, weight, and dimensional specifications and submit certified laboratory testing reports from domestic U.S.-based laboratories documenting compliance with ASTM and AATCC standards; tests must be dated no earlier than 12 months prior to the posting date. Pricing is firm and all-inclusive with FOB Destination terms, and bidders must factor a 1.5% Texas SmartBuy administrative fee into all unit prices. The contract runs through May 31, 2027, with four renewal options extending through May 31, 2030, plus one additional optional year at the Comptroller's discretion.

The single recent opportunity identified is the Texas Comptroller's IFB for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, with an initial bid-due date of June 25, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time and a questions deadline of June 12, 2026. Expected quantities range from 3,000 to 16,000,000 units depending on product type, with 39 line items spanning multiple textile categories. No set-asides apply; this is a competitive solicitation open to all qualified respondents. Contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance of $500,000 per occurrence. Recent activity under this code is limited; the Texas opportunity represents the primary documented state and local solicitation for synthetic yarn and related textile fibers in the current cycle.