UNSPSC 42142903: Eyeglass frames

In this classification, this commodity indicates the frame of product the uses a single lens to correct flawed vision in a human. US FDA regulates Eyeglass frames under 21 CFR 886.5842 and under FDA product code HQZ. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 900311.

UNSPSC 42142903 Eyeglass frames, a Commodity code, encompasses the procurement of optical frames and related eyewear components by state and local governments. Recent solicitations show state and local bodies purchasing eyeglass frames as part of broader optical retail and dispensing operations, prescription eyewear programs for government employees, and vision care supply for correctional and supported-living facilities. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission procures plastic frames, flexible frames, and fitting services for state-supported living centers; Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center solicits Titmus eyeglass frames for correctional facilities; Harris County seeks optical retail and dispensing services; and San Mateo County procures prescription safety glasses for employees. Issuing bodies span state health and human services agencies, university health systems, county governments, and regional cooperative purchasing vehicles.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and California. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued IFB HHS0017589 for prescription eyeglasses, frames, lenses, and fitting services for Mexia State Supported Living Center with bids due July 15, 2026, with historical annual spending of $48,370.65 and a September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027 contract term. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center posted IFB 739-SL3809803 on June 29, 2026 for optical supplies including Titmus eyeglass frames and components for 19 Department of Criminal Justice prison facilities across West Texas, with bids due July 17, 2026, requiring per-unit pricing on 15 specified line items and a Historically Underutilized Business subcontracting plan if expenditures exceed $100,000. San Mateo County issued an informal RFP on May 12, 2026 for a comprehensive prescription safety glasses program for employees under ANSI Z87.1-2020 and OSHA standards, with proposals due January 2, 2026, seeking vendors with three years of eyewear services experience and two comparable projects for California public entities with 5,000+ employees, under a five-year contract valued under $200,000 with local business preferences available. Harris County posted RFO KJ09102026 on September 11, 2026 for optical retail and dispensing services with proposals due October 2, 2026. Sourcewell issued cooperative purchasing RFP 061626 on May 12, 2026 for law enforcement equipment with participation from multiple Washington counties and jurisdictions nationwide, though the connection to eyeglass frames in that solicitation is unclear.