UNSPSC 42211906: Cutlery or utensil holders for the physically challenged

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a for the physically challenged. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901811.

UNSPSC 42211906 Cutlery or utensil holders for the physically challenged is a Commodity code that covers specialized eating utensil and kitchen aids designed for individuals with disabilities or mobility limitations. State and local agencies procure these products as part of broader vocational rehabilitation and disability support programs. The work involves supply of adaptive equipment including specialized cooking and housekeeping aids, vision impairment mobility devices, orientation aids for the disabled, and related training and recreational equipment. Issuing bodies soliciting under this code include state workforce and rehabilitation agencies that serve customers with physical or sensory disabilities through vocational rehabilitation, independent living, or similar disability-support programs.

The Texas Workforce Commission Vocational Rehabilitation Division posted IFB No. 3202600146 on June 3, 2026 for rehabilitation supplies serving vocational rehabilitation customers, with bids due June 3, 2026. The solicitation encompasses eight product categories including specialized cooking and housekeeping aids as one line of items, along with Braille equipment, mobility devices for the vision-impaired, and training aids distributed across 33 line items. Bidders must submit percentage discounts off catalog list prices with statewide delivery included and must comply with E-Verify, HIPAA, background-check, and workers' compensation requirements. The anticipated contract start is August 2026 with an initial one-year term and up to four renewal options plus potential extension. Historical compensation for similar contracts is $350,000 annually, though TWC reserves the right to adjust based on available funding. All bidders must submit a completed VetHUB Subcontracting Plan with a state goal of 5.28 percent veteran-owned subcontractor utilization as a mandatory pass/fail requirement, and successful bidders may claim Texas preferences for state-produced goods, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and recycled or energy-efficient materials.