UNSPSC 42131500: Patient clothing

In this classification, this class includes clothing utilized by patients undergoing medical treatment.

UNSPSC 42131500 Patient clothing is a Class code that encompasses inmate undergarments and related apparel supplied to correctional facilities. State and local governments procure under this code basic underclothing items — boxer shorts, t-shirts, sports bras, panties, nightgowns, sweatshirts, socks, and shoelaces — in bulk quantities for jail and prison populations. Items must be new, match approved samples precisely in brand, style, color, size, and weight, and withstand repeated commercial laundry cycles without degradation. County sheriff departments and correctional authorities are the primary issuing bodies; the code reflects operational procurement for multi-facility detention systems rather than patient-facing healthcare contexts despite the nominal code name.

The County of Orange, California Sheriff-Coroner Department posted a competitive bid solicitation (0603006409CC) in May 2026 for inmate underclothing and related items to supply three jail facilities — Central Men's Jail, Theo Lacy Facility, and James A. Musick Facility — with annual usage quantities ranging from 5 dozen to 7,200 dozen units by line item. The contract structure is firm fixed-fee with a three-year initial term renewable for two additional years, with award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Contractors must obtain DUNS and UEI numbers, provide labor and material payment bonds and faithful performance bonds, confirm orders within one business day, and deliver within thirty calendar days to designated facilities during standard business hours. The County applies a five percent price preference for Orange County Local Small Businesses (OCLSB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), or eight percent for entities holding both certifications. A cooperative purchasing provision allows other governmental entities to use the contract under identical terms with a two percent administrative rebate owed on subordinate sales.