UNSPSC 43202009: Blank audio tape

A thin and flexible tape with the non-magnetic substance that is coated with film which magnetization is available to record the vibration of sound wave with the electromagnetic method.

UNSPSC 43202009 Blank audio tape is a Commodity code that in current state and local procurement activity encompasses a broader range of recorded media and library materials than the code name alone suggests. The County of Orange, California is actively sourcing audiovisual media including music CDs, audiobooks on CD, Blu-ray discs, and DVDs alongside print materials to supply its 29-branch public library system. State and local governments use this code primarily to procure pre-recorded audio and video content, cataloging services, and physical processing (covering, barcoding, labeling, security tagging) to make materials shelf-ready for library circulation. The issuing bodies soliciting under this code include county library systems and municipal public agencies; Orange County's solicitation reflects the typical profile of a mid-to-large regional library authority managing distributed branch networks that require centralized vendor support for material acquisition and preparation.

Orange County, California represents the primary recent activity under this code. The County of Orange Community Resources posted an RFP (Solicitation 0123029901JG) on May 12, 2026 with a response deadline of May 7, 2026 for physical materials to support the Orange County Public Libraries system. The five-year fixed-fee contract, commencing September 15, 2026, requires vendors to supply materials in multiple formats in English and Spanish, maintain an online ordering portal with EDI integration, deliver AACR2 or RDA cataloging records, and provide comprehensive physical processing services. Qualified respondents must demonstrate a minimum of three years' experience with public agencies and similar-sized library systems, with compensation structured on a per-unit basis reflecting discounts off manufacturer's suggested retail price. The County applies a five percent scoring adjustment for Orange County Local Small Business (OCLSB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) certifications, and Board of Supervisors approval is required if annual value exceeds $200,000 or total contract value exceeds $1,000,000.