UNSPSC 31162413: Snap fastener

UNSPSC 31162413 Snap fastener is a Commodity code that in practice appears misaligned with recent state and local procurement activity — the single recent opportunity on record tags textile materials (broadcloth, ripstop, poplin, nylon, batting, cotton duck, mesh, and vinyl) used to manufacture inmate clothing, blankets, shower curtains, mail bags, and correctional officer uniforms, none of which involve snap fasteners as typically understood in industrial procurement. The Illinois Department of Corrections' Centralia Correctional Center IFB posted in September 2026 solicited bulk yardage of eight fabric types totaling roughly 121,000 yards across multiple categories rather than fastening components. State and local procurement offices have posted no identifiable recent opportunities under this code for snap fasteners themselves — the category may reflect legacy UNSPSC taxonomy application or misclassification in the source system.

The single documented opportunity under this code originates from an Illinois correctional facility with a response deadline of September 17, 2026, and covers fabric delivery through June 30, 2027, on an F.O.B. destination basis with sample approval required prior to shipment. The state prefers domestically manufactured products and may extend preference to Illinois-manufactured goods. Vendors must carry commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, submit either a Vendor Disclosure form or IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure, and complete applicable Business Enterprise Program or Veterans Small Business Program Utilization Plans as a condition of responsiveness. Because the code shows no genuine snap fastener procurement activity in recent state and local solicitations, pursuit is not warranted unless you specialize in correctional-system textiles and can reposition toward fabric categories where the actual buying occurs.