UNSPSC 56101540: Apparel costumers

UNSPSC 56101540 Apparel costumers (Commodity) encompasses specialized uniforms and protective apparel for law enforcement and emergency personnel procured by state and local government entities through both direct purchase and cooperative contracting vehicles. State and local agencies solicit this code primarily for law enforcement equipment bundles that include apparel costumes and related uniform components as part of broader officer outfitting and protective gear packages. The issuing bodies span state cooperative purchasing units, county governments, and municipal law enforcement agencies, with cooperative purchasing frameworks like Sourcewell extending reach across multiple jurisdictions and public entity types simultaneously.

Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, posted RFP #061626 on May 12, 2026 with a response deadline of June 16, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Central Time for Law Enforcement Equipment on behalf of participating entities including Franklin County, Grant County, Grays Harbor County, Chelan County, and Yakima County in Washington, along with numerous other jurisdictions throughout the United States and Canada. This cooperative procurement structure creates a standardized contracting solution available to thousands of governmental agencies, higher education institutions, K-12 school districts, nonprofit organizations, and tribal governments. Submissions must be made exclusively through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal at https://proportal.sourcewell-mn.gov; questions should be directed to Mari Vielma at rfp@sourcewell-mn.gov or 888-894-1930. The solicitation does not disclose set-aside designations, award values, or incumbent vendor information in available documentation.