UNSPSC 53102706: Security uniforms

UNSPSC 53102706 Security uniforms is a Commodity code that covers protective apparel and related services state and local governments procure for law enforcement, corrections, fire, emergency response, and security personnel. Recent opportunities show purchasing extends across police and fire departments, school safety and security programs, animal control operations, transit authorities, and specialized correctional staff. The scope spans Class A formal dress uniforms, Class B duty uniforms, tactical gear, outerwear, footwear, headwear, accessories, and ancillary services including alterations, embroidery, screen printing, patch attachment, and online ordering portals. Issuers include city police and fire departments, county sheriff and corrections agencies, state departments, independent school districts, special-purpose transit and water authorities, and municipal consolidated service centers. Repeat purchasers in recent filings include the City of St. Petersburg (Florida), which has posted multiple uniform solicitations across police, fire, and citywide custom apparel; Northside Independent School District (San Antonio, Texas); and jurisdictions including Jefferson County (Texas), Clayton County (Georgia), and Palm Beach County (Florida).

Recent activity concentrates in the Southeast and Texas, with notable solicitations from Florida (St. Petersburg, Palm Beach County, Hillsborough County), Georgia (Clayton County, Gwinnett County, South Fulton, DeKalb County, Henry County, Richmond County), Texas (Texas A&M Forest Service, Northside ISD, Temple ISD, Jefferson County, City of Waxahachie, City of Phoenix, City of Detroit, City of Tucson), Connecticut (Town of Greenwich, Town of Manchester, City of Bristol), and Rhode Island (Department of Corrections). Representative current opportunities include Texas A&M Forest Service (RFP27003, due November 3, 2026) seeking a single uniform provider for 500+ employees with field, law enforcement, and business casual categories and an anticipated annual value exceeding $100,000; Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners (ITQ2700013, due November 2, 2026) requesting quotes for Pet Resources Department uniforms under an as-needed two-year contract estimated at $38,141; Fontana Unified School District (IFB 26/27-0011, due November 6, 2026) bidding band uniforms; and Palm Beach County (RFP 26-054-DJ, due July 23, 2026) soliciting a comprehensive three-year uniform program serving Fire Rescue, Animal Care & Control, and Palm Tran with historical Fire Rescue spend of approximately $3.9 million over three years. Specification rigor varies from high-detail tactical and fire-rated requirements (ATPV, NIJ certification, NFPA standards) to commodity-style apparel procurement; online portals, measurement services, and alterations are standard value-add expectations across most jurisdictions.