UNSPSC 43202003: Digital versatile disks DVDs

A removable disk media that can be read-only or recordable. DVD or digital versatile/video disc - a type of CD-ROM that holds a minimum of 4.7GB (gigabytes), enough for a full-length movie. The DVD specification supports disks with capacities of from 4.7GB to 17GB and access rates of 600KBps to 1.3 MBps. DVD uses MPEG-2 to compress video data.

UNSPSC 43202003 Digital versatile disks DVDs is a Commodity code covering the supply of DVDs and related media formats to state and local institutions. State and local governments procure DVDs primarily through library systems for patron circulation, acquiring content across multiple genres and age demographics—adults, teens, and children—to serve recreational and educational needs in their communities. These purchases are typically bundled with other media formats such as music CDs and Blu-rays as part of broader library media collection development. Public libraries are the dominant issuing bodies under this code, reflecting the central role of media collections in modern library operations.

The Louisville Free Public Library posted RFP 270043 on September 9, 2026, soliciting proposals for library media materials including DVDs, music CDs, and Blu-rays, with a response deadline of September 18, 2026. The procurement was open to single or multiple vendors. This represents the most recent activity visible under the code; the source contains no geographic spread across multiple jurisdictions or additional recent opportunities that would indicate broader state or regional procurement momentum in this category.