UNSPSC 42211706: Letter or symbol boards for the physically challenged

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a letter or symbol boards for the physically challenged. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901811.

UNSPSC 42211706 Letter or symbol boards for the physically challenged (Commodity) covers assistive communication and accessibility devices for individuals with mobility and communication disabilities, sourced through catalog discount bids, cooperative purchasing vehicles, and specialized service contracts by state health and rehabilitation agencies. State and local procurement under this code spans special education suppliers offering bulk discounts on assistive technology catalogs, durable medical equipment (DME) vendors supplying communication aids and positioning devices, and maintenance service providers for specialized lift and mobility equipment at state facilities and residential settings. Issuing bodies include state departments of veterans affairs, health and human services commissions, workforce commissions, and regional purchasing cooperatives serving school districts and educational service centers.

Recent opportunities reflect diverse sourcing approaches across Texas and surrounding states. Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative (Kilgore, Texas) issued a catalog discount bid (SPE2628, due October 1, 2026) for special education and supplies with an estimated contract value of $2,713,541 over two years, expecting multiple awards from approximately 99 vendors. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) solicited master contracts for durable medical equipment and services across eleven geographic regions statewide (RFP HHS0017173, due June 2, 2026) with historical annual compensation of approximately $1,000,000 and total cumulative compensation not to exceed $5,000,000, including a 21.1 percent HUB set-aside requirement. The Texas Workforce Commission issued an IFB (3202600161, due May 11, 2026) for assistive technology home modifications including smart home access, wheelchair-accessible sink installation, and ceiling lift systems for a single customer in Hutto, Texas. The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs solicited maintenance and repair services for medical lift equipment and shower chairs at the Illinois Veterans' Home Chicago (small purchase, due June 29, 2026) with a maximum initial-year payment of $30,510, structured as hourly and per-unit service rates with manufacturer-trained technician requirements.