UNSPSC 11161700: Cotton fabrics

UNSPSC 11161700 Cotton fabrics is a Class code encompassing raw cotton textile materials, finished cotton fabrics, and cotton-based products procured by state and local corrections departments, law enforcement agencies, and specialized service providers. State and local buyers under this code are primarily correctional industries divisions and public safety agencies seeking cotton materials for manufacturing operations, uniforms, and equipment. Recent solicitations show demand for raw textile materials in various colors and specifications for prison manufacturing programs, finished items such as towels and washcloths for institutional use, and custom canvas and marine-grade cotton products for law enforcement operations. The issuing bodies include state corrections departments (Connecticut, Maryland), state-level cooperative purchasing vehicles serving multiple jurisdictions (Sourcewell on behalf of Washington counties and nationwide entities), and county sheriff's offices.

Activity is geographically dispersed across the Northeast (Connecticut, Maryland) and Pacific Northwest (Washington state and multistate cooperative framework), with recent competitive opportunities posted by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, the County of Orange Sheriff-Coroner, and Sourcewell. Representative recent solicitations include the Connecticut Department of Correction's ITB 26PSX0082 for raw textile materials, due May 19, 2026 (correcting the summary's May 28 date); the Maryland DPSCS ITB BPM055608 for washcloths and towels for Eastern Correctional Institution, due May 6, 2026; and the County of Orange Sheriff-Coroner's competitive bid for repair and replacement of canvas and marine articles supporting Harbor Patrol, due February 6, 2026. The Sourcewell RFP 061626 for law enforcement equipment, due June 16, 2026, operates as a multistate cooperative framework available to thousands of public entities and does not restrict the code's applicability to specific end uses.