UNSPSC 53141503: Zippers

UNSPSC 53141503 Zippers, a Commodity code, covers the procurement of specialized fasteners for uniforms and apparel in state and local government supply chains. Recent state and local opportunities show that agencies under this code primarily buy zippers in varying lengths and materials — brass, plastic coil, and nylon — sized for correctional officer uniforms, coats, and dietary service apparel. Correctional departments are the dominant buyers, acquiring zippers in bulk quantities (ranging from 50 to 15,000 units per specification) as part of broader uniform-supply agreements that bundle zippers with ladder-lock buckles, nylon webbing, and garrison-style belts. Vendors typically supply against blanket or basic ordering agreements rather than one-time purchases, with delivery to facility receiving docks and sample-approval requirements before full order fulfillment. Standard commercial liability insurance ($1 million per occurrence) and workers' compensation coverage are required, with the state named as additionally insured.

Recent activity concentrates in Illinois and Texas, where correctional departments have posted solicitations in August 2026. The Illinois Department of Corrections issued two solicitations within days of each other — a basic ordering agreement (solicitation 27426DOCCENTRB53642, due August 20, 2026) specifying exact quantities and sizes for zippers across ten line items, and a broader blanket order agreement (27426DOCCENTRB53412, due August 10, 2026) for sewing materials and belts using a framework-purchase-order structure. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice posted solicitation IW251576 (due August 12, 2026) without publishing detailed specifications or quantities in the notice itself, requiring vendors to access the full solicitation through its Bonfire Hub procurement portal. Illinois opportunities apply a $15 minority contractor initiative fee to awards of $1,000 or more and enforce prevailing wage compliance where applicable.