UNSPSC 11161504: Silk velvets fabrics

UNSPSC 11161504 Silk velvets fabrics is a Commodity code that in current state and local procurement activity describes specialized apparel and uniform textiles, particularly professional-grade battle dress uniforms, tactical fatigue clothing, embroidered headwear, and custom gear accessories engineered for emergency response and specialized operations. The work solicited under this code centers on durable, customized textile products with performance requirements such as UV resistance, heat tolerance, and colorfast properties, often requiring embroidery, screen printing, and Velcro attachment capabilities. Issuing bodies include municipal fire departments and emergency response agencies procuring on behalf of specialized operational units such as urban search and rescue teams.

The City of Phoenix Fire Department posted RFQ 26-0058 in March 2026, seeking battle dress uniforms, fatigue t-shirts, name tags, gear bags, and embroidered hats for Arizona Task Force 1 operational readiness and Federal Emergency Management Agency Urban Search and Rescue program compliance, with a response deadline of April 16, 2026, and contract commencement on or about June 27, 2026. The solicitation specifies annual quantities including 220 BDU pants and jackets, 220 t-shirts in multiple sleeve lengths, 165 sweatshirts, waterproof outerwear, and 120 to 220 headwear units, with all items to be delivered FOB destination to the Phoenix Fire Department Special Operations office within 30 calendar days of order placement. Pricing is submitted on a per-unit basis with firm and fixed prices for the initial two years, thereafter subject to annual increases with 60 days' written notice. The contract runs five years with no renewal options and is non-exclusive, with the City reserving the right to purchase from alternative sources for emergency requirements. Award is conditioned on City Council approval and City Clerk signature and recording, with successful offerors required to submit certificates of insurance with minimum coverage of $2,000,000 commercial general liability aggregate and $1,000,000 automobile liability combined single limit within 14 calendar days of award notification.