UNSPSC 53101700: Sweaters

UNSPSC 53101700 Sweaters, a Class code, encompasses apparel procurement by state and local governments that includes t-shirts, polos, sweatshirts, jackets, activewear, athletic uniforms, and related accessories, often bundled with customization services such as screen printing and embroidery. Recent solicitations show school districts and municipalities buying branded and decorated apparel for district-wide operational needs, employee uniforms, and student athletic programs. The issuing-body mix includes independent school districts and city governments; Temple Independent School District (TISD) and the City of Richardson are recent active buyers in the Texas market.

TISD posted RFP00627 on September 1, 2026, establishing a multi-vendor contract for apparel and accessories with custom screen printing and embroidery to support 15 campuses serving approximately 8,700 students, with proposals due October 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT. The City of Richardson issued ITB 5526 on May 14, 2026, for an annual requirements contract for embroidered items using best value evaluation, with bids due June 16, 2026. Both solicitations emphasize vendor capacity for customization, turnaround times (including rush services), online catalog availability, and tiered pricing discounts. Geographic activity centers on Texas, with the Temple and Richardson opportunities representing the recent visible procurement pipeline. Neither solicitation specifies exclusive set-asides, though both require standard compliance certifications and debarment documentation. Contracts are typically awarded for one-year terms with renewal options, with no guaranteed minimum purchase volumes.