UNSPSC 42142901: Eyeglasses

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product the uses a single lens to correct flawed vision in a human. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 900410.

UNSPSC 42142901 Eyeglasses is a Commodity code covering prescription safety eyewear, frames, lenses, and fitting services that state and local governments procure for employee safety programs, institutional residents, and incarcerated persons. Recent solicitations show state and local agencies buying compliant eyewear (ANSI Z87-2020 or ANSI Z87.1-2020 standards), plastic and metal frames, single-vision through progressive lenses, polycarbonate and CR39 materials, optional coatings and tints, fitting services, and warranty or repair coverage. The issuing bodies span state transportation departments (Missouri Department of Transportation), county governments (Harris County, San Mateo County), state health and human services agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission), higher-education purchasing cooperatives serving corrections systems (Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center), and cooperative purchasing vehicles serving law enforcement across multiple jurisdictions (Sourcewell). State transportation departments and health and human services agencies focused on institutional populations appear as repeat buyers.

Activity concentrates in Texas, Missouri, and California within the recent opportunity set. The Missouri Department of Transportation issued an IFB for a Prescription Safety Eyewear Program due October 1, 2026, targeting safety-sensitive full-time employees across eight MoDOT districts, with SDVBEs preferred and MBE and WBE participation encouraged; the contract runs November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2027 with up to four one-year renewal options. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission posted an IFB due July 15, 2026 for prescription eyeglasses, frames, lenses, and fitting services for Mexia State Supported Living Center, with historical spending of $48,370.65 and a September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027 contract term. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center solicited optical supplies for 19 Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison facilities across West Texas under IFB 739-SL3809803, due July 17, 2026, with HUB subcontracting required if expenditures exceed $100,000. San Mateo County issued an Informal RFP for prescription safety glasses due January 2, 2026, with a five-year term and local business preferences under County Ordinance Chapter 2.89.