UNSPSC 42142918: Optical vision aids

In this classification, this commodity a product used external to the eye to augment human eyesight. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901811.

UNSPSC 42142918 Optical vision aids is a Commodity code covering eyewear and related optical devices procured by state and local agencies for law enforcement, tactical, and operational personnel. State and local governments soliciting under this code include state attorneys general offices, county law enforcement, and multi-jurisdictional cooperative purchasing vehicles. Recent opportunities show demand for ballistic-rated sunglasses with interchangeable lenses compliant with military standards (MIL PRF 32432), fashion-style sunglasses with specialized lens coatings for tactical use, and associated optical equipment bundled with broader law enforcement apparel and gear packages. Issuing bodies range from individual state departments to regional cooperative purchasing consortiums aggregating demand across dozens of participating jurisdictions, school districts, and public entities.

The Texas Office of the Attorney General issued IFB 302-27-254341 in late September 2026 for FY27 tactical apparel including matte black ballistic shocktube sunglasses with interchangeable lenses; bids were due October 15, 2026, with a Texas product and service preference applied to evaluation. Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, posted RFP #061626 on May 12, 2026 to establish a regional law enforcement equipment contracting solution available to Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima Counties in Washington state plus numerous other participating jurisdictions and public entities nationwide; proposals were due June 16, 2026. Recent activity concentrates in the Pacific Northwest and Texas, with cooperative purchasing vehicles expanding reach across multiple states.