UNSPSC 11131501: Feathers

UNSPSC 11131501 Feathers is a Commodity code that in practice encompasses instructional supplies, materials, and equipment for educational programs rather than feathers per se. State and local governments—primarily school districts—solicit under this code for curriculum resources, textbooks, technology equipment, STEM enrichment materials, test preparation products, and specialized instructional supplies spanning career technical education, advanced academics, dual credit programs, and gifted education. The issuing bodies are predominantly independent school districts seeking multipurpose instructional resources across numerous subject areas including agricultural science, construction, arts, cosmetology, business, criminal justice, health sciences, information technology, manufacturing, welding, and transportation. Vendors typically supply materials, equipment, software, installation, maintenance, and ongoing support services, with districts often awarding by category to multiple vendors based on best value rather than lowest price.

Klein Independent School District in Harris County, Texas posted RFP #26-101 on April 17, 2026, due June 5, 2026, soliciting proposals for Career Technical Education and Advanced Academics resources across 17 program areas and multiple academic tracks. The district requires vendors to be Texas-licensed, carry $1 million general liability and workers' compensation coverage, submit Federal Debarment certifications and conflict-of-interest questionnaires, and provide three references demonstrating similar experience. Klein ISD encourages but does not mandate HUB, MWBE, SBE, veteran-owned, and labor-surplus-area vendors when federal funds apply. Contract awards are structured as firm fixed-price agreements effective September 1, 2026, with an initial one-year term and four optional one-year renewals; the district makes no minimum-purchase guarantees and issues purchase orders on a transactional basis. No overall budget or award value was specified in the solicitation.