UNSPSC 53102510: Tassles

UNSPSC 53102510 Tassles is a Commodity code that covers decorative trim and insignia used on uniforms and apparel across state and local procurement. In practice, state and local governments buy embroidered patches, shoulder insignia, rank chevrons, emblems, embroidered name tapes, and custom decorative badges under this code, often as part of larger uniform supply contracts or as standalone patch and emblem procurement. Recent activity shows tassles appearing primarily as bundled components within broader uniform and accessory solicitations, though patches and emblems also appear as standalone line items in county-level procurements. Issuing bodies span police and corrections departments (Clayton County Police, Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office, Lubbock Police), fire departments (Tucson Fire Department, Amarillo Fire Department, Louisville Fire Department), school districts (Garland ISD, Northside ISD, Richmond County Schools), transit authorities (Dallas Area Rapid Transit), and special-purpose districts. Gwinnett County emerges as a repeat buyer, issuing multiple annual contracts for patches and emblems to supply four departments—Corrections, Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, and Sheriff's Office—with detailed technical specifications for embroidered designs and graphics standards.

Recent procurement activity concentrates in Texas and Georgia. Gwinnett County issued BL056-26 (sealed bid for patches and emblems, due April 17, 2026) and BL055-26 (public safety uniforms with patch attachment and embroidery, due May 28, 2026). The City of Lubbock posted ITB 25-19182-YB for Blauer uniforms with embroidered customization (due February 24, 2026). Clayton County Board of Commissioners solicited ITB #26-57 for public safety uniforms with embroidery and emblem services for approximately 500 police employees (due July 9, 2026). Richmond County School System in Georgia issued RFQ #26-205 for school safety uniforms with insignia and embroidered components (due May 27, 2026). The Phoenix Fire Department requested sealed offers for battle dress uniforms with embroidery and Velcro attachments through RFQ-26-0058 (due April 16, 2026). Contracts typically run one to two years with optional renewals, emphasize single-source or limited-award structures, and require vendors to maintain embroidery and customization capabilities in-house or through qualified subcontractors. Set-asides and local preferences vary by jurisdiction; Louisville Fire Department included MBE/FBE/HBE good-faith-efforts requirements, and Amarillo offered local vendor preference for businesses within city limits.