UNSPSC 43201808: Read only compact disc CD

An optical disc is an electronic data storage medium that can be read using a low-powered laser beam

UNSPSC 43201808 Read only compact disc CD is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure physical media and related cataloging and processing services for public libraries and educational institutions. The Orange County, California Public Libraries system and Valencia College District in Florida have both recently posted RFPs seeking vendors to supply and process materials including music CDs, audiobooks on CD, and related audiovisual media alongside print materials, cataloging records in standard formats (AACR2 or RDA), and physical processing services such as covering, barcoding, labeling, and security tagging. The scope of work under this code extends beyond the CD product itself to encompass bundled delivery, inventory management portals, and shelf-ready preparation — vendors must demonstrate minimum three years of experience serving comparable public agencies, maintain financial stability and insurance coverage, and integrate with customer systems via EDI or electronic submission. Issuing bodies soliciting under this code include public library systems and community college districts, each operating multiple locations requiring coordinated procurement and vendor management.

Orange County's RFP 0123029901JG, posted May 12, 2026 with proposals due May 7, 2026, is the most recent representative opportunity and seeks materials in multiple formats across 29 library branches plus one satellite location, with firm fixed-fee pricing structured per unit and separate charges for cataloging and processing, firm fixed-price guarantees equal to or less favorable than those offered to other government entities, and a five-year contract term beginning September 15, 2026 with no guaranteed minimum orders. Valencia College District's RFP 202626, posted April 6, 2026 with proposals due April 30, 2026, represents a different but overlapping procurement model focused on technology service delivery rather than materials supply, though both opportunities evidence active demand from mid-sized public institutions in California and Florida. The code shows limited recent activity confined to these two jurisdictions; no other state or local opportunities appear in the source.