UNSPSC 53102500: Clothing accessories

UNSPSC 53102500 Clothing accessories is a Class code encompassing uniform components, insignia, and decorative items that state and local governments procure for law enforcement, correctional, and public-service personnel. State and local buyers under this code source garrison belts, name bars, collar ornaments, badges, whistle accessories, buckles, patches, gloves, and related officer insignia—typically in small to moderate volumes and with strict brand or manufacturer specifications. The Massachusetts Department of State Police dominates recent activity, issuing multiple RFQs monthly for individual uniform components and insignia (collar ornaments, campaign cover badges, whistle rings, gold name bars, garrison rain covers, BDU name plates, SoCal insignia), often specifying Blackinton as the sole acceptable manufacturer with delivery-coordination requirements that prohibit direct factory shipment. State corrections agencies, including Rhode Island Department of Corrections and Missouri Department of Corrections, solicit garrison dress belts and inmate underclothing items through RFQ and competitive sealed bid processes. School districts and special-purpose public entities occasionally post apparel and accessory RFPs; Temple Independent School District solicited a broad multi-vendor contract for apparel, screen printing, and embroidery services to serve 15 campuses. State facilities such as the Massachusetts Veterans Home at Holyoke and Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game request employee recognition pins and logo patches.

Recent opportunities cluster heavily in Massachusetts, with the Department of State Police's F27 and F09 CLT09 procurement series running continuously from June through September 2026 and into October. Rhode Island, Missouri, Texas, and other jurisdictions show sporadic activity. The Rhode Island Department of Corrections RFQ27007044 seeks 800 garrison dress belts annually with 15 percent MBE participation required, quotes due November 5, 2026, under a three-year contract with optional two-year renewal starting approximately December 1, 2026. Temple Independent School District RFP00627 for apparel and custom decoration services closes October 6, 2026, seeking a multi-vendor pool for one year plus two optional renewals with no guaranteed minimum purchase. Massachusetts Department of State Police RFQs for uniform components (collar ornaments, gold name bars, campaign cover badges, winter gloves) consistently require brand-specific products, evaluate on best overall value, and enforce strict no-late-submission policies. The Missouri Department of Corrections sought du-rags for offender canteen resale with an estimated annual volume of $2,940.00, bids due June 18, 2026, offering Buy American Act and Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise preferences. County of Orange Sheriff-Coroner posted a three-year inmate underclothing and related items procurement with a five to eight percent local small-business preference, sample submissions required by March 13, 2026, and electronic bids due March 27, 2026 (both dates now closed as of October 2026).