UNSPSC 42142900: Vision correction or cosmetic eyewear and related products

In this classification, this class includes, products, components, accessories, and supplies, utilized in medical procedures focused envision correction therapy or cosmetic eyewear.

UNSPSC 42142900 Vision correction or cosmetic eyewear and related products is a Class code under which state and local governments procure prescription eyeglasses, safety eyewear, and onsite optometry and vision screening services. Recent solicitations show issuing bodies acquiring frames, lenses (single vision, bifocal, progressive, polycarbonate, and tinted), eyeglass fitting services, and comprehensive eye examinations for specific populations including incarcerated individuals, state facility residents, correctional institution inmates, county employees, and law enforcement personnel. The mix of issuing bodies spans state departments (Rhode Island Department of Corrections, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice), county governments (Harris County, Frederick County, Orange County, San Mateo County), university health systems (Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center), and cooperative purchasing vehicles (Sourcewell on behalf of multiple Washington state counties and nationwide public entities). Notable repeat activity centers on correctional and state-supported living facilities, which require vendors to meet security protocols, licensing requirements, staffing minimums, and specialized eyewear specifications such as non-metal frames without removable components.

Recent opportunities span Texas, Rhode Island, California, Maryland, and Washington. The Rhode Island Department of Corrections issued two successive RFPs (RFP27006831 in July 2026 due August 12 and RFP27006941 in August 2026 due September 16) for comprehensive onsite vision and optometry services to approximately 2,400 incarcerated individuals across six facilities, with vendor Q&A periods and ISBE participation requirements scoring as an evaluation factor; the scope required minimum 24 hours per month optometrist coverage and 10 hours per month optician coverage, with professional liability insurance of $2 million and cyber/privacy insurance of $5 million. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued IFB HHS0017589 in June 2026 due July 15 for prescription eyeglasses, frames, lenses, and fitting services at Mexia State Supported Living Center with historical annual spending of $48,370.65 and unit pricing between $50.00 and $2,000.00. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center issued IFB 739-SL3809803 in June 2026 due July 17 for optical supplies (frames, lenses, detachable sideshields, nosepieces, and slab-off services) serving 19 Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison facilities, with HUB subcontracting plan requirements if expected expenditures exceeded $100,000. Harris County issued RFO KJ09102026 in September 2026 due October 2 for optical retail and dispensing services. San Mateo County issued Informal RFP 2026RFPINFORMAL00219 in May 2026 for prescription safety glasses for county employees compliant with ANSI Z87.1-2020 and OSHA standards, requiring vendors with three years' experience and comparable projects for California public entities with 5,000+ employees, with local business preferences and a five-year contract term.