Uniforms & Safety Equipment contracting in Utah
Uniforms, tactical apparel, footwear, and PPE for agencies that need predictable supply against published specifications.
No special license required. No professional or trade license is required to bid, hold, or fulfill this contract. AXA South is the contracting party and sources products and services through manufacturer-authorized distributors and qualified vendors, delivered to the agency's specifications.
This categoryNo license is required. Berry-compliant sourcing is documented on every applicable line.
UtahUtah requires a DOPL contractor license. Qualifying work is performed by a DOPL-licensed contractor of record.
AXA South is a contracting and program-management firm, not a licensed trade.
The market, honestly.
Utah pairs Hill AFB and Dugway with a state buying program that has invested heavily in cooperative-purchasing infrastructure. Aerospace and IT categories move at scale.
Aerospace and solid rocket motor production, software and technology along the Wasatch Front, mining, and Hill Air Force Base with a major depot mission.
For uniforms & safety equipment specifically in Utah, our model is direct: AXA South responds to the solicitation, holds the contract, and runs the program. We source through manufacturer-authorized distribution and deliver to the receiving address the agency specifies.
Hill AFB's Ogden Air Logistics Complex performs depot maintenance on fighter aircraft and missiles, producing sustained industrial supply, tooling, and technical service demand. The Division of Purchasing runs statewide contracts, and Utah's cooperative contracts extend to local entities.
State fiscal year ends June 30. Depot workload at Hill is driven by aircraft induction schedules and modernization programs rather than the fiscal calendar. The federal fiscal year closes September 30, so August and September carry the heaviest volume of simplified-acquisition and micro-purchase activity at every installation in the state.
Utah does not operate a general state minority set-aside program. UDOT administers the federal DBE program, and federal socioeconomic categories apply on federally funded contracts.
Quoting depot supply without addressing shelf life, certification, and lot traceability. Hill rejects material on documentation grounds routinely, and the rework cost usually exceeds the margin.
Utah U3P Supplier Portal
https://purchasing.utah.gov/
Operated by the Utah Division of Purchasing.
- · Hill Air Force Base
- · Dugway Proving Ground
- · Tooele Army Depot
- · UDOT
- · Utah Department of Health and Human Services
No state Little Davis-Bacon. Federal-funded work follows the Davis-Bacon Act.
Utah requires a DOPL contractor license. Qualifying work is performed by a DOPL-licensed contractor of record.
What this contract covers in Utah.
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Uniform and tactical apparel
Duty uniforms, BDUs, EMS, and tactical gear to agency spec with sizing and reorder programs.
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Footwear and PPE
Safety footwear, hi-vis, fall protection, hearing, and head protection.
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Berry Amendment compliance
We screen and source Berry-compliant items where DoD funds require it.
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Custom embroidery and patches
Agency insignia, name tapes, and unit patches produced to spec.
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Allowance and ordering programs
Per-officer allowance ordering with controls so spending stays inside the agency's policy.
We respond to solicitations and execute work statewide. Common delivery markets for uniforms & safety equipment in Utah include Salt Lake City, Ogden.
Can you run an officer-allowance program?
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Yes. Per-officer balances, approved-item catalogs, and exception workflows for the agency's policy.
Do you stock or drop-ship?
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Both, depending on volume and lead time. Stocked uniforms for fast-fill, drop-ship for custom or low-volume SKUs.
What about Berry Amendment requirements?
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We confirm Berry compliance before quoting any item destined for DoD-funded use and document compliance on the line.