UNSPSC 53141504: Buckles

UNSPSC 53141504 Buckles, a Commodity code, covers hardware fasteners for uniforms, tactical gear, and work clothing. State and local procurement under this code focuses on metal and plastic buckles—particularly ladder-lock buckles and side-release buckles—sourced as components in uniform assemblies and tactical equipment for law enforcement, fire, and correctional personnel. The Illinois Department of Corrections, fire departments, and other public safety agencies are the primary buyers, procuring buckles alongside complementary items such as webbing, zippers, and belts through blanket order agreements and competitive bids. The work is straightforward component supply with standard insurance and bonding requirements; vendors must typically maintain general commercial liability of $1 million per occurrence and submit samples for approval before full delivery.

Recent activity clusters in Illinois and Kentucky. The Illinois Department of Corrections issued two solicitations in August 2026—BOA 27426DOCCENTRB53642 (due August 20, 2026) and BOA 27426DOCCENTRB53412 (due August 10, 2026)—both seeking ladder-lock buckles and black nylon webbing for officer uniforms alongside zippers and belts. The City of Owensboro, Kentucky, conducted a competitive RFB (4473, due May 22, 2026) for a single-source supplier of uniforms and leather goods for the fire department, which would include buckles and hardware as embedded components. The Illinois solicitations specify 10,000 units of 5/8-inch single-sided ladder-lock buckles with F.O.B. destination pricing and Monday–Friday delivery to a correctional facility. All Illinois opportunities apply a $15 minority contractor initiative fee on awards of $1,000 or more.