UNSPSC 11161503: Knit silk fabrics

UNSPSC 11161503 Knit silk fabrics is a Commodity code under which state and local governments actually procure specialized apparel and protective gear for emergency-response and tactical operations, including battle dress uniforms, fatigue clothing, embroidered headwear, gear bags, and name tags engineered to withstand extreme operational conditions. The City of Phoenix Fire Department's recent RFQ-26-0058 exemplifies the scope: the solicitation calls for 220 BDU pants and jackets, 220 short- and long-sleeve t-shirts, 165 sweatshirts, waterproof outerwear, and 120 to 220 units of headwear annually, all requiring professional-grade durability, UV resistance, heat tolerance, and colorfast properties suited to Arizona's extreme environmental conditions. Items must support customization including embroidery, screen printing, and Velcro attachments. Issuing bodies under this code include municipal fire departments and emergency-response agencies coordinating federal compliance programs such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency Urban Search and Rescue initiatives. The code appears to serve niche, high-specification demand from public-safety operations rather than broad consumer-apparel procurement.

The City of Phoenix Fire Department's RFQ-26-0058, posted March 26, 2026, with a response deadline of April 16, 2026, represents current activity in Arizona. The solicitation establishes a five-year firm-fixed-price contract with annual price-increase allowances (60 days' written notice required thereafter), FOB delivery to the Phoenix Fire Department Special Operations office within 30 calendar days of order placement, and post-award insurance requirements of $2 million commercial general liability aggregate and $1 million automobile liability combined single limit. A non-mandatory pre-offer conference is scheduled for April 2, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. via WebEx, with written inquiries due April 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The City applies disadvantaged business enterprise requirements and E-Verify immigration compliance provisions, though no specific set-aside designations or incumbent vendor information is detailed in available solicitation documents.