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 captures recorded media and magnetic storage materials state and local governments buy for library collections, educational institutions, and archival purposes. Recent solicitations under this code show demand for audiobooks on CD and Playaway devices, music CDs, and DVDs as part of broader media acquisition and physical materials processing for public library systems; the code appears alongside related media formats (hardcover and paperback books, Blu-ray discs) in integrated procurement vehicles rather than as a standalone blank-media buy. Issuing bodies include county library systems managing multi-branch operations and, at lower frequency, college and university technology procurement offices. The Orange County, California, County of Orange Community Resources department is the primary recent buyer, soliciting comprehensive library materials including audio media formats through an RFP posted May 12, 2026, with a May 7, 2026 response deadline for a five-year fixed-fee contract serving 29 library branches and one satellite location; vendors must provide cataloging records in AACR2 or RDA format and shelf-ready physical processing including covering, barcoding, and security tagging, with pricing structured as per-unit discounts off manufacturer's suggested retail price and separate charges for cataloging and processing services.

Recent activity concentrates in California, with secondary solicitations involving educational technology procurement in Florida and other states. The Orange County RFP represents the most aligned opportunity under this code, offering preference incentives for certified Orange County Local Small Businesses and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises with a five percent scoring adjustment, though the broader scope encompasses multiple material formats rather than blank audio tape specifically. The Valencia College District Board of Trustees RFP 2026-26 in Florida (due April 30, 2026) focuses on classroom and conference room technology services and equipment rather than blank media, suggesting a code-tagging mismatch or incidental inclusion of audio equipment provisioning. Vendors pursuing the Orange County library materials contract should expect competitive evaluation across firm qualifications, work plan quality, three-year minimum comparable-services experience, financial stability documentation, and insurance requirements; Board of Supervisors approval is required if annual contract value exceeds $200,000 or total contract value exceeds $1,000,000.