UNSPSC 43201903: Tape drive libraries

A device with read/write access to multiple tape media. Also known as auto loaders, these are typically used for long term storage.

UNSPSC 43201903 Tape drive libraries is a Commodity code that in recent state and local procurement activity covers library materials procurement, book fulfillment, and cataloging services for public library systems rather than data storage infrastructure. The County of Orange, California, through its Orange Community Resources department, is the primary recent buyer, soliciting physical materials—print books in multiple formats, DVDs, Blu-ray discs, music CDs, audiobooks on CD and Playable devices, and bilingual English-Spanish collections—along with comprehensive processing services including cataloging in AACR2 or RDA format, shelf-ready preparation with covering, barcoding, labeling, and security tagging, and online ordering portal access with EDI integration. Vendors must demonstrate a minimum of three years' experience serving public agencies and comparable library systems, maintain financial stability and insurance, and comply with county procurement policies including Levine Act disclosure. The code shows little relevant recent activity; a second record tagged to the code—Sourcewell RFP #061626 for law enforcement equipment—falls outside the library materials and cataloging scope.

The County of Orange released the physical materials RFP on April 6, 2026, with questions due April 22, 2026 and proposals due May 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM through the County's eProcurement Portal. The contract term runs five calendar years from September 15, 2026, with no guaranteed minimum order quantities and firm fixed-fee pricing on a per-unit basis. The County applies a five percent scoring adjustment for certified Orange County Local Small Businesses (OCLSB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE). Evaluation occurs in two phases: written responses (600 points maximum) on firm qualifications and work plan quality, and optional presentations (400 points maximum). Board of Supervisors approval is required if annual contract value exceeds $200,000 or total contract value exceeds $1,000,000. Invoicing is submitted in arrears in EDI 820 format or PDF with net 30 payment terms, and the County reserves the right to assess error charges ranging from $0.25 to $1.50 per item for cataloging or processing errors exceeding a three percent monthly threshold.