UNSPSC 53102520: Shoulder boards or epaulettes

UNSPSC 53102520 Shoulder boards or epaulettes is a Commodity code capturing insignia, badges, patches, and related uniform trim components that state and local governments procure as part of broader uniform and apparel programs for law enforcement, corrections, fire, emergency services, school safety, and military cadet units. Recent solicitations frame the code's actual market scope around custom embroidered patches, shoulder insignia, commemorative badges, and fabric trim integrated into managed uniform contracts rather than as standalone procurement items; the code appears most active when bundled with apparel, embroidery, and customization services rather than purchased in isolation.

Issuing bodies span county governments (Henry County and Gwinnett County, Georgia; Clayton County, Georgia; Berrien County, Georgia; Richmond County Schools, Georgia), municipal police and fire departments (City of South Fulton, Georgia; City of Phoenix, Arizona), independent school districts (Fontana Unified School District, California; Temple ISD, Texas; Northside ISD, Texas; Garland ISD, Texas), a state correctional agency (Texas Department of Criminal Justice), a university (Texas A&M University), and specialized law-enforcement procurement programs (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office). Georgia jurisdictions dominate recent activity, with notable secondary clusters in Texas school districts and Arizona municipal procurement. The code shows steady mid-market activity—no single dominant buyer, but regular competitive solicitation across public safety and school-based uniform programs. Recent opportunities posted between April and October 2026 include Henry County Police Department Uniforms (ITB, bids due September 24, 2026), Clayton County Police Department Public Safety Uniforms (ITB #26-57, bids due July 9, 2026), City of South Fulton Police Uniforms and Accessories (RFP 26-28, proposals due July 9, 2026), Gwinnett County Public Safety Uniforms on Annual Contract (sealed bid, May 28, 2026 closing), and Texas Department of Criminal Justice Custom Fabric Patches (IW262915, due August 21, 2026). School district solicitations include Fontana Unified School District Band Uniforms (sealed bid, due November 6, 2026), Temple ISD Apparel and Accessories with Screen Printing and Embroidery (RFP, due October 6, 2026), and Northside ISD Fine Arts Uniforms (IFB #2026-086, due June 2, 2026). Contracts typically require vendors to provide embroidery, patch attachment, insignia application, and customized graphic work at no separate charge; delivery within 30 to 45 days of order; on-site measurement and alteration services; and online ordering portals. Many solicitations mandate local showroom presence, minimum years of public-safety or educational uniform experience, and insurance thresholds (commercial general liability of $1 million to $2 million per occurrence). Term lengths span one to five years with optional renewal periods.