UNSPSC 60106503: Ecclesiastical cross

A Christian symbol representing the teachings and sacrifice of Jesus of Nazareth.

UNSPSC 60106503 Ecclesiastical cross, a Commodity code, covers religious items and spiritual supplies that state and local governments purchase for inmate canteen resale programs, religious services in correctional facilities, and faith-based community support. State and local buyers under this code are primarily state correctional departments procuring faith items for offender commissary operations, though the code's nominal scope encompasses a broader range of religious goods. The Colorado Department of Corrections has been the primary recent buyer, issuing multiple RFQs for faith items including Bibles, Qur'ans, prayer rugs, yarmulkes, medicine bags, sage, and related spiritual supplies intended for resale through canteen services to inmates of multiple faith traditions—Christian, Islamic, Jewish, and Native American.

Activity is concentrated in Colorado, where the Colorado Department of Corrections posted two closely timed RFQs in May and June 2026 (RFQ 2026000061, due June 9, 2026, and RFQ 2026000062, due June 16, 2026) seeking faith items for delivery to Canon City. Bidders must submit 3–5 product samples at their own expense for evaluation by the Canteen Review Committee; all products must be packaged in plastic containers, free from glass, metal, and alcohol, and suitable for high-altitude transport. Contract terms run through June 30, 2027, with potential renewal for up to two additional one-year periods. Pricing is firm for at least 180 days from award, with one price change permitted during the initial term and up to two annual adjustments thereafter, each requiring 60-day notice and written staff approval. Delivery is restricted to Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. MST, via truck or prepaid UPS/FedEx. All delivery drivers require CDOC criminal background clearance. SDVOSB certification is requested but not mandated. The source shows no recent activity in other states or jurisdictions under this code.