UNSPSC 53141621: Needle threader

UNSPSC 53141621 Needle threader is a Commodity code that covers threading supplies and embroidery materials procured by state and local corrections, law enforcement, and emergency-response agencies. State and local governments buy these items as consumable supplies for in-house embroidery, uniforms, and custom apparel programs. Issuing bodies include corrections departments running embroidery shops that produce garments and equipment for incarcerated workers or institutional use, and municipal fire and emergency-response units procuring embroidered headwear, name tags, and customized uniforms for operational readiness and federal compliance. The code sees activity from state agencies and city procurement offices acting on behalf of specialized operational units.

Recent opportunities center on Rhode Island and Arizona. The State of Rhode Island Department of Corrections issued RFQ26006645 on May 14, 2026, closing June 11, 2026, to procure threading and embroidery materials for the embroidery shop, with a three-year initial term and MBE participation requirements of 15% minimum dollar value. The City of Phoenix, on behalf of the Phoenix Fire Department, issued RFQ260058 on March 26, 2026, closing April 16, 2026, seeking embroidered hats, Velcro name tags, and embroidery customization for battle dress uniforms and gear bags to support Arizona Task Force 1 and Federal Emergency Management Agency Urban Search and Rescue compliance, with delivery to Phoenix Fire Department Special Operations within 30 calendar days of order and a five-year contract term commencing June 27, 2026. Both solicitations require firm unit pricing, proof of insurance, and vendor certification documentation; the Rhode Island RFQ specifies a 0.33% administrative fee and the Phoenix RFQ mandates E-Verify compliance and disadvantaged business enterprise provisions tied to Federal Aviation Administration grant assurances.