UNSPSC 53102400: Hosiery

UNSPSC 53102400 Hosiery is a Class code under which state and local governments procure apparel and accessories—including t-shirts, polos, hats, caps, activewear, jackets, sweatshirts, athletic uniforms, and related items—often paired with customization services such as screen printing and embroidery. School districts and city procurement offices are the primary issuing bodies soliciting under this code. Temple Independent School District (TISD) in Texas and the City of Philadelphia represent the recent buyer mix, with TISD establishing a multi-vendor contract to supply branded apparel and accessories across 15 campuses serving approximately 8,700 students, and Philadelphia micro-purchasing hygiene and personal protection items alongside branded community outreach apparel. Vendors must typically provide online catalogs, tiered pricing with published discounts, customization turnaround times including rush options, and certificates of insurance. Contract awards are based on best value, accounting for price, product availability, quality, delivery time, customization capability, and prior performance; minimum purchase volumes are generally not guaranteed.

Recent activity is concentrated in Texas and Pennsylvania. Temple ISD posted RFP00627 Apparel and Accessories including Customized Screen Printing and Embroidery on September 1, 2026, with proposals due October 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT through the District's Euna Procurement portal, seeking one-year contract terms with two optional renewals and FOB Destination delivery to multiple TISD locations with Net 30 payment terms and Electronic Funds Transfer. The City of Philadelphia posted micro-purchase B2627263 Apparel, Kit Items, Community Outreach Items on May 29, 2026, with quotes due June 5, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. through PHLContracts, totaling up to $43,000 with expedited delivery and 365-day contract terms. Both opportunities require executed insurance certificates and compliance documentation; no minimum expenditures are guaranteed to vendors.