UNSPSC 10102015: Live kangaroo

The kangaroo is a marsupial from the family Macropodidae. In common use the term is used to describe the largest species from this family, especially those of the genus Macropus: the red kangaroo, antilopine kangaroo, eastern grey kangaroo, and western grey kangaroo. Kangaroos are endemic to Australia

UNSPSC 10102015 Live kangaroo is a Commodity code that encompasses live laboratory animals used in educational settings, based on recent state and local solicitation activity. State and local governments purchasing under this code are primarily public school districts, charter schools, and educational service centers that procure live animals and related supplies for classroom instruction and laboratory work. The scope includes live laboratory animals themselves and associated products such as food, housing materials, and other supplies used in educational laboratory environments. Issuing bodies are concentrated among educational institutions and educational service centers, with cooperative purchasing models serving multiple districts within a single jurisdiction.

The most recent substantive opportunity appears in Texas, where Educational Service Center Region 4 (ESC 4) posted an IFB on August 17, 2026 (TAMUITB265094) for a master order cooperative purchasing contract providing live laboratory animals and related products at discount from list prices, with bids due August 31, 2026. The contract serves public school districts, charter schools, and educational service centers throughout Texas under a collective purchasing arrangement. Vendors must comply with applicable state procurement regulations, animal welfare requirements, and educational standards governing laboratory animal use in instructional settings. Pricing is structured as a negotiated discount from list prices, with individual purchases made by participating districts according to their respective budgets and instructional needs. No aggregate funding amount is specified in the notice, and vendors must complete application and registration requirements to participate in the master agreement.