UNSPSC 42142931: Eyeglass temples

In this classification, this commodity indicates the temples of the 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 901811.

UNSPSC 42142931 Eyeglass temples, a Commodity code, encompasses prescription eyewear components and fitting services that state and local governments procure for employees, residents in state facilities, and incarcerated populations. The recent solicitations show state and local buyers acquiring complete eyewear solutions including frames, lenses (single-vision, bifocal, progressive, polycarbonate, and tinted), temples, adjustable components, and associated fitting and repair services. Issuing bodies include state health and human services commissions, state university health systems, county governments, and cooperative purchasing vehicles serving multi-jurisdictional public entities. The work involves both one-time blanket purchase orders for institutional populations and ongoing supply contracts with web-based program management, employee training, and warranty support.

Activity concentrates in Texas, with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission soliciting a blanket purchase order for eyeglasses at Mexia State Supported Living Center (IFB HHS0017589, due July 15, 2026), and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center requesting bids for optical supplies serving 19 Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison facilities across West Texas (IFB 739-SL3809803, due July 17, 2026). The San Mateo County procurement (RFP 2026RFPINFORMAL00219, due January 2, 2026) represents a larger-scale five-year employee safety eyewear program with local business preferences and estimated contract value under $200,000. A Sourcewell cooperative purchasing RFP (RFP 061626, due June 16, 2026) seeks law enforcement equipment solutions for participating entities across multiple states, though the available summary does not isolate eyeglass temples as a discrete line item within that broader procurement. Historical spend data from the Texas HHSC opportunity shows $48,370.65 in annual spend for similar goods and services, with unit pricing ranging from $50.00 to $2,000.00 depending on lens and frame complexity.