UNSPSC 42130000: Medical apparel and textiles

In this classification, this family includes the apparel and textiles used by medical professionals in their professional duties.

UNSPSC 42130000 Medical apparel and textiles is a Family code covering occupational and protective uniforms, work apparel, and related textiles procured by state and local governments for operational and administrative personnel. Recent solicitations show purchases of work pants, coveralls, high-visibility jackets, vests, and silk-screened uniform t-shirts in bulk quantities, with specifications tailored to agency branding and employee safety requirements. The code encompasses standardized uniform procurement for field operations staff, warehouse workers, and public-safety personnel across general-purpose jurisdictions.

County public works departments and related operational agencies are the primary issuing bodies under this code. The County of Orange, OC Public Works, issued IFB0802929802SV on May 12, 2026, seeking competitive bids for work pants, coveralls, jackets, and uniform silk-screened t-shirts with a contract ceiling of $670,000.00 and a five-year term beginning October 9, 2025. The solicitation contemplated annual volumes of 300–400 work pants, 80–100 coveralls, 100–120 jackets, and 700–800 t-shirts, with firm first-year pricing and documented-cost-increase provisions for subsequent years. The county applied Local Small Business (OCLSB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) preference policies, offering a 5% bid price reduction for certified vendors maintaining a principal business location in Orange County. Bidders were required to submit electronic bids through the county's online system by September 30, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with questions due by September 15, 2025, before 2:00 pm. Delivery was specified to the OC Public Works/Operations & Maintenance Warehouse, with coverage extending to Orange County and San Diego City jurisdictions.