UNSPSC 42142905: Sunglasses

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product the uses a single lens to glasses tinted to protect the eyes from sunlight or glare in a human. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 900410.

UNSPSC 42142905 Sunglasses (Commodity) encompasses prescription eyeglasses, safety eyewear, and optical supplies that state and local governments procure for employee safety programs, institutional populations, and public-sector workforces. The work being solicited includes frame and lens supply, fitting services, and ancillary optical products such as bifocals, progressive lenses, polycarbonate lenses, and slab-off services. Issuing bodies span state health and human services agencies, county governments, university health systems serving corrections facilities, and county employee benefits programs. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center appear as repeat buyers supplying prescription eyeglasses and optical supplies to state-supported living centers and Department of Criminal Justice facilities.

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 at Mexia State Supported Living Center with bids due July 15, 2026, based on historical spending of $48,370.65 annually and requiring per-unit pricing between $50.00 and $2,000.00 across eight line items. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center solicited optical supplies via IFB 739-SL3809803 for 19 Department of Criminal Justice prison facilities across West Texas with bids due July 17, 2026, specifying Titmus eyeglass frames, plastic lenses in multiple configurations, and related components with a HUB Subcontracting Plan required if expenditures exceed $100,000. Harris County issued RFO KJ09102026 for optical retail and dispensing services with proposals due October 2, 2026. The County of San Mateo conducted an Informal RFP 2026RFPINFORMAL00219 for a comprehensive prescription safety glasses program compliant with ANSI Z87.1-2020 and OSHA standards with proposals due January 2, 2026 and local business preferences under San Mateo County Ordinance Code Chapter 2.89. Sourcewell, a Minnesota cooperative, issued RFP #061626 for law enforcement equipment on behalf of multiple participating entities including Washington and Minnesota counties, with the June 16, 2026 deadline appearing to address broader equipment procurement rather than eyewear specifically.