Uniforms & Safety Equipment contracting in Wisconsin
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.
WisconsinWisconsin licenses construction at the trade level. Qualifying work is performed by appropriately licensed trades.
AXA South is a contracting and program-management firm, not a licensed trade.
The market, honestly.
Wisconsin combines Fort McCoy and Volk Field with a strong state civilian buying program out of Madison. Manufacturing supply chain depth supports industrial categories.
Paper and packaging, dairy and food processing, heavy machinery manufacturing, shipbuilding at Marinette, and a large public university system.
For uniforms & safety equipment specifically in Wisconsin, 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.
Fincantieri Marinette Marine builds Navy frigates, creating a marine-industrial supplier network in the northeast of the state. Fort McCoy is a large Army training center with seasonal surge demand. State purchasing runs through the Department of Administration, and UW System campuses buy independently.
State fiscal year ends June 30 on a biennial budget. Fort McCoy's training population peaks in summer, which drives concentrated seasonal demand for consumables, services, and temporary facilities. 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.
Wisconsin certifies Minority Business Enterprises, Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses, and Woman-Owned Businesses, with statutory purchasing goals for state agencies.
Missing the Fort McCoy summer surge window. Requirements there are planned in winter and spring; a vendor showing up in June is quoting against awards already made.
Wisconsin VendorNet
https://vendornet.wi.gov/
Operated by the Wisconsin State Bureau of Procurement.
- · Fort McCoy
- · Volk Field Air National Guard Base
- · WisDOT
- · Wisconsin Department of Health Services
- · University of Wisconsin system
Wisconsin repealed its state prevailing-wage law. Federal-funded work follows the Davis-Bacon Act.
Wisconsin licenses construction at the trade level. Qualifying work is performed by appropriately licensed trades.
What this contract covers in Wisconsin.
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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 Wisconsin include Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay.
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.