UNSPSC 53141631: Pattern notcher

Tool used to make notches in patterns in order to transfer marks to fabrics and papers.

UNSPSC 53141631 Pattern notcher is a Commodity code that, based on recent state and local solicitation activity, encompasses uniforms, tactical gear, and related apparel with customization services — including battle dress uniforms, fatigue clothing, embroidered headwear, gear bags, and name tags sourced for public safety and emergency response operations. The City of Phoenix Fire Department has posted the most recent opportunity under this code, seeking suppliers capable of delivering professional-grade uniforms and tactical apparel meeting durability and environmental resistance standards for Arizona Task Force 1 and Federal Emergency Management Agency Urban Search and Rescue program operations. State and local buyers using this code appear to be primarily fire departments and emergency management agencies procuring standardized operational uniforms and customizable gear to support tactical readiness and federal compliance mandates.

The Phoenix Fire Department RFQ 260058, posted March 26, 2026, with response due April 16, 2026, is the primary recent activity visible under this code. The solicitation seeks annual volumes of 220 BDU pants and jackets, 220 t-shirts, 165 sweatshirts, waterproof outerwear, and 120 to 220 units of headwear, all requiring customization via embroidery, screen printing, and Velcro attachment. Delivery is FOB Phoenix Fire Department Special Operations at 2430 S. 22nd Ave, Phoenix, Arizona 85009, within 30 days of order placement; the contract term is five years commencing June 27, 2026, with firm fixed pricing for the initial two years and annual increases permitted thereafter with 60 days' notice. Award requires $2 million commercial general liability and $1 million automobile liability coverage. Arizona is the sole state represented in recent searchable activity under this code; broader geographic concentration cannot be determined from available records.