UNSPSC 53102402: Socks

UNSPSC 53102402 Socks (Commodity) encompasses apparel and personal protective items that state and local governments procure for workforce and community distribution, though recent solicitations show the code capturing a broader range of apparel and accessory purchases than the nominal category name suggests. Temple Independent School District's RFP 006-27 (posted September 1, 2026, responses due October 6, 2026) solicits apparel and accessories—t-shirts, polos, hats, caps, activewear, jackets, sweatshirts, and athletic uniforms—along with custom screen printing and embroidery services to outfit 15 campuses serving approximately 8,700 students. The City of Philadelphia's micro-purchase B2627263 (posted May 29, 2026, quotes due June 5, 2026) seeks hygiene kits, personal protection items, wipes, tissue packs, and disposable masks for community outreach. Both opportunities come from school districts and municipal purchasing offices, which represent the primary issuing bodies active under this code. Vendors typically must provide online catalogs, pricing sheets with turnaround times for blank and decorated products, proof of insurance, and compliance certifications; contracts often carry no minimum purchase guarantees and award decisions account for price, product availability, quality, delivery speed, and customization capability.

Activity appears concentrated in Texas and Pennsylvania, with Temple ISD managing a multi-vendor contract valid for one year with two optional renewal periods and the City of Philadelphia conducting a 365-day micro-purchase through PHLContracts with an adjusted annual ceiling tied to the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers. Both solicitations require FOB destination delivery with prepaid freight and Net 30 to Net 60 payment terms. The Temple ISD opportunity permits award to single or multiple vendors by line item; the Philadelphia micro-purchase awards as a whole or by line item to the lowest responsive bidder. Neither opportunity specifies set-asides or local-preference programs.