UNSPSC 53101800: Coats and jackets

UNSPSC 53101800 Coats and jackets is a Class code encompassing uniforms, protective apparel, and specialty outerwear that state and local governments procure for operational personnel across law enforcement, fire services, and general municipal workforces. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers purchasing formal and patrol police uniforms with tailoring and embellishment services; law enforcement rain gear and winter outerwear with custom embroidery; firefighting turnout coats and pants meeting structural fire protection standards; and general-purpose safety and non-safety uniforms with screen printing, embroidery, and logo customization for multiple city departments. School districts and independent agencies also solicit apparel and accessories with decoration services for staff and student use. Issuing bodies span independent school districts (Temple ISD, Northside ISD), municipal police and fire departments (Tucson, Phoenix), state conservation and regulatory agencies (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, California State Fire Marshal, Railroad Commission of Texas), and city procurement offices serving multiple internal departments.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, California, and Arizona, with additional solicitations from Florida. Temple Independent School District issued RFP00627 in September 2026 for a multi-vendor apparel and accessories contract including t-shirts, polos, jackets, sweatshirts, athletic uniforms, and custom screen printing and embroidery services, with proposals due October 6, 2026. The City of Tucson Police Department and Tucson Fire Department posted a requirements contract (260177) in August 2026 for police uniforms, ballistic shields, and body armor vests with an estimated annual usage of $300,000 and options to extend the one-year term up to four additional years; this contract is being made available nationwide through the Axia Cooperative purchasing program with estimated nationwide annual volume of $10,000,000. Northside Independent School District issued IFB2026097 in August 2026 for law enforcement uniforms, apparel, duty gear, and tailoring services with bids due September 3, 2026. The City of Phoenix requested sealed offers (IFB250771) in July 2026 for safety and non-safety uniforms and accessories across multiple city departments under a five-year contract commencing October 1, 2025. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission issued ITB FWC 25.26-108 in July 2026 for law enforcement rain and winter gear but withdrew the solicitation after receiving fewer than two responsive bids and proceeded under exceptional purchase authority.