UNSPSC 46182208: Shoe insoles

UNSPSC 46182208 Shoe insoles (Commodity) represents materials and components used in footwear production and orthotic equipment provisioning. State and local governments procure under this code primarily heel counter materials, canvas innersole material, and related orthotic equipment and services. The buying mix spans state correctional agencies, health and human services commissions, education service cooperatives, and education agencies. Recent activity reflects both supply-chain procurement for institutional shoe manufacturing or maintenance and clinical orthotic service delivery.

Recent opportunities concentrate in Texas. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has posted multiple solicitations for heel counter material and canvas innersole material (IW251308, IW252138, IW258280), establishing purchase order agreements for as-needed supply. The Texas Education Service Center Cooperative solicited canvas innersole material (IW258147), due July 27, 2026. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued a bid for orthotic equipment and services at Mexia State Supported Living Center (HHS0017599), due July 13, 2026, requiring state certification as an external orthotic provider and including evaluation of orthotic needs, provision and modification of ankle/foot orthoses, insoles, shoe inserts, orthopedic footwear, and scheduled monthly clinics; the prior fiscal year spending guideline was $45,000. The Texas Education Agency posted an opportunity for canvas innersole material (IW247197) with an April 15, 2026 deadline. All TDCJ solicitations route through the Bonfire Procurement portal; questions and amendments post on the portal with contact Daton Splawn (daton.splawn@tdcj.texas.gov).