UNSPSC 11161502: Jacquard weave silk fabrics

UNSPSC 11161502 Jacquard weave silk fabrics is a Commodity code, but the single recent state and local opportunity on file shows minimal alignment with the code's nominal scope. The City of Phoenix Fire Department solicited battle dress uniforms, fatigue t-shirts, name tags, gear bags, and embroidered headwear through RFQ 260058 posted March 26, 2026, with response due April 16, 2026 — none of which are silk fabrics or Jacquard weaves. The procurement spans annual quantities including 220 BDU pants and jackets, 220 t-shirts (short and long-sleeve), 165 sweatshirts, waterproof outerwear, and 120–220 units of headwear, all requiring professional-grade durability, UV-resistance, heat tolerance, and colorfast properties suited to Arizona's extreme environmental conditions. Deliveries must reach the Phoenix Fire Department Special Operations office within 30 calendar days of order, with customization including embroidery, screen printing, and Velcro attachments. Pricing is firm and fixed for the first two years; annual increases thereafter require 60 days' written notice. The five-year contract commences June 27, 2026, contingent on City Council award and City Clerk signature.

The source provides no additional recent state and local opportunities under this code, no geographic spread beyond Phoenix, and no pattern of issuing-body activity. The mismatch between the code's nominal scope (jacquard weave silk fabrics) and the Phoenix Fire Department's actual procurement (tactical apparel and gear) suggests either a cataloging error in the underlying database or that this code sees little relevant state and local activity. Prospectors should verify whether the code reflects genuine demand for silk fabrics in state and local procurement or whether recent opportunities tagged to it represent isolated misclassifications.