UNSPSC 53102715: Prison officer uniform

UNSPSC 53102715 Prison officer uniform is a Commodity code that encompasses all correctional and law enforcement apparel worn by uniformed personnel, though recent state and local solicitations reveal a much broader scope than the code name suggests. State and local governments procure police department uniforms, fire rescue uniforms, school safety officer apparel, corrections officer dress uniforms, band uniforms, athletic uniforms, and city employee apparel under this code — spanning formal dress uniforms, Class A and Class B duty wear, tactical gear, specialized outerwear, and footwear, often bundled with embroidery, screen printing, patch attachment, alterations, and online ordering portal services. Issuing bodies include city police and fire departments, county sheriff's offices and corrections departments, independent school districts, state police agencies, county water authorities, and regional transit systems; police and fire departments appear most frequently across recent opportunities, with repeat buyers including the City of St. Petersburg (three separate solicitations since May 2026) and Northside Independent School District (two solicitations). Vendors are routinely required to provide measurement services, web-based ordering systems with employee account tracking and stipend or allowance management, 24/7 portal access, on-site fitting capability, alterations at no added cost, delivery within 7 to 45 days depending on item type, and comprehensive liability insurance.

Recent activity spans nearly every state. The City of St. Petersburg, Florida has posted three IFBs and RFPs for police and fire uniforms since May 2026 with contract values and scopes ranging from $590 line items across three years to multi-vendor apparel services with estimated annual spend near $300,000. Texas A&M Forest Service posted an RFP with proposals due November 3, 2026 seeking a single uniform provider for 500-plus employees across field, law enforcement, and business casual categories at an anticipated annual award value exceeding $100,000. Northside Independent School District (San Antonio) solicited law enforcement uniforms and fine arts uniforms in separate IFBs with response dates in early June 2026. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, Animal Care & Control, and Palm Tran posted an RFP (July 23, 2026 deadline) for a 36-month uniform program with historical Fire Rescue spending of approximately $3.9 million over three years. The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement sought police uniforms (RFQ 549771, August 5, 2026) with Detroit-based business equalization credits of up to 12 percent and a two-year contract term. Henry County, Georgia issued competing ITBs for police uniforms with local-vendor preferences (deadlines September 24 and October 1, 2026). Lincoln County School District (Mississippi) and Fontana Unified School District (California) each solicited band uniforms with specialized fabric and construction mandates. The Rhode Island Department of Corrections requested garrison uniform dress belts with 15 percent MBE participation required (November 5, 2026). Clayton County, Georgia and the City of South Fulton, Georgia each sought police uniforms with online portal and local-showroom requirements (July 2026 deadlines). Activity is heaviest in Texas, Georgia, and Florida; secondary clusters appear in California, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maine, Arizona, Michigan, and Mississippi.