UNSPSC 53101801: Boys coats or jackets

UNSPSC 53101801 Boys coats or jackets (Commodity) comprises jackets, outerwear, and related customization services that state and local governments procure for school districts, police and fire departments, and other municipal agencies. Recent opportunities show demand spanning district-wide apparel programs for students, law enforcement and fire department uniforms with technical specifications (ballistic protection, body armor compatibility), and branded outerwear for municipal departments. Customization services—embroidery, screen printing, patches, and logo application—are standard across nearly all solicitations. School districts (Temple ISD, Northside ISD) solicit apparel contracts supporting multiple campuses; municipal police and fire departments (Tucson Police Department, Tucson Fire Department) procure duty uniforms with NIJ certifications and ballistic gear; and state agencies (Railroad Commission of Texas) order branded soft-shell jackets. Issuing bodies also include city departments managing uniforms for aviation, parks, transit, and public works operations. Vendors typically compete on price (as a fixed discount from manufacturer catalog lists), product availability, delivery timelines, customization capabilities, and prior performance; most contracts are multi-vendor or permit single-vendor award based on best value.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, with Temple ISD (RFP00627, due October 6, 2026), Northside ISD (IFB2026097, due September 3, 2026), the City of Richardson (IFB 5526, due June 16, 2026), and the Railroad Commission of Texas (IFB 455-26-1028, due March 24, 2026) all posting opportunities. The City of Tucson Police Department and Fire Department (RFB 260177, due May 26, 2026) sought an annual requirements contract for police uniforms and duty gear estimated at $300,000 annually, with the contract made available nationwide through Axia Cooperative purchasing at an estimated $10 million nationwide volume. The City of Phoenix (IFB 25-0771, due July 28, 2025) requested a five-year safety and non-safety uniform contract for nine municipal departments. Contracts typically span one to five years with renewal options; most require vendors to maintain online ordering systems, employee account tracking, and local inventory for rapid fulfillment. Payment terms are typically Net 30 with freight prepaid by vendor and FOB Destination delivery.