UNSPSC 11161501: Plain weave silk fabrics

UNSPSC 11161501 Plain weave silk fabrics is a Commodity code that in recent state and local solicitation activity covers battle dress uniforms, fatigue clothing, tactical gear, and embroidered headwear for emergency services and disaster response operations. The City of Phoenix Fire Department's RFQ-26-0058, posted in March 2026, exemplifies the scope: the procurement calls for 220 BDU pants and jackets, short- and long-sleeve fatigue t-shirts, sweatshirts, waterproof outerwear, name tags with Velcro attachment, gear bags, and embroidered hats to support Arizona Task Force 1 and Federal Emergency Management Agency Urban Search and Rescue program compliance. Items must meet professional-grade durability standards including UV-resistance, heat tolerance, and colorfastness suited to extreme environmental conditions. Vendors are required to deliver FOB destination within 30 calendar days of order, provide per-unit pricing on a firm and fixed basis for two years with permitted annual increases thereafter, and meet compliance documentation including vendor questionnaires, debarment certifications, Heat Safety Compliance forms, and minimum insurance coverage of $2,000,000 commercial general liability and $1,000,000 automobile liability. The contract is non-exclusive, with no renewal options specified.

The Phoenix Fire Department RFQ represents the only recent state and local solicitation identified under this code. The opportunity is geographically limited to Arizona, with a response deadline of April 16, 2026, and a five-year contract commencing on or about June 27, 2026, contingent upon City Council award and City Clerk signature. The City of Phoenix Procurement Portal hosts the solicitation documents, and a non-mandatory pre-offer conference was scheduled for April 2, 2026. Written inquiries had a deadline of April 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. No other recent state or local opportunities, issuing bodies, or geographic spread are evident in available procurement records under this code.