UNSPSC 31201526: Magnetic tape

UNSPSC 31201526 Magnetic tape is a Commodity code that covers data storage and archival media, though state and local purchasing activity under this code appears minimal. The City of Philadelphia Free Library's October 2026 micro purchase request for delivery to the Ogontz Branch Library represents recent documented activity; the solicitation does not itemize specific products but the code designation suggests magnetic tape stock for library operations or records preservation. State and local governments use magnetic tape primarily for backup, archival storage, and legacy-system compatibility where tape infrastructure remains in place, though cloud and solid-state alternatives have displaced much traditional tape procurement in recent years.

Recent opportunities show sporadic municipal purchasing rather than systematic or recurring procurement patterns. The Philadelphia Free Library RFQ (Solicitation B2728202, due October 21, 2026) carries a $45,000 contract ceiling and requires vendors to quote all line items for award consideration, with delivery to a single branch location and a 365-day automatic termination. Vendors must carry general liability insurance with a $500,000 minimum per occurrence and register with the Philadelphia Department of Revenue; quotes are submitted electronically through PHLContracts with a required Consent and Authorization Agreement on file. The source supports no evidence of widespread or repeated activity under this code across multiple jurisdictions or states, and no other recent solicitations are present in the opportunity block.