UNSPSC 43211706: Keyboards

The keyboard is a primary text input device typically with the same key arrangement as the typewriter. The keyboards may contain standard function keys, customizable keys or special key arrangements for ergo-dynamic consideration or for ease of use for learning such as the Dvorak system.

UNSPSC 43211706 Keyboards is a Commodity code that covers individual keyboard units and related input devices procured by state and local governments, though recent solicitations under this code show divergent scope — ranging from standalone keyboards to broader IT hardware and software accessories bundles. State and local buyers under this code include state information-technology departments, city procurement offices, county corrections agencies, and special-purpose city authorities. The District of Columbia Department of Corrections posted an expedited RFQ for IT hardware and software accessories in August 2026 with a four-day close window, suggesting renewal or urgent refresh procurement. The Texas Department of Information Resources issued a substantial RFO for Apple Branded Products and Related Services in July 2026, encompassing desktop and laptop computers, tablets, peripheral devices, and accessories alongside software and managed services — a scope considerably broader than keyboards alone. The City of Philadelphia solicited podcast equipment through its PHLContracts portal in June 2026, requiring vendor-provided installation, configuration, and on-site maintenance coverage with multi-year extended warranties. These three opportunities show that recent activity under the code spans both narrow peripheral replacements and larger technology bundles that include but are not limited to keyboards.

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas, the District of Columbia, and Pennsylvania, with no clear indication of broader regional clustering in the source. The Texas Department of Information Resources procurement stands out for scale and historical context — statewide Apple product sales across all authorized entities totaled $949.35 million from fiscal years 2018–2021 year-to-date, suggesting sustained demand across state agencies, local governments, and institutions of higher education. The Texas RFO requires HUB subcontracting at 21.1 percent, mandatory accessibility documentation (VPAT, VADSIR, PDAA), and offers a two-year base term with three optional one-year renewals. The Philadelphia and D.C. procurements reflect tighter timelines and smaller-scale buys, with Philadelphia emphasizing next-day on-site maintenance response and extended warranty terms. No recent opportunities explicitly name keyboard-only procurements; pursue this code when opportunities specifically scope input devices or when bundled IT accessory solicitations align with your product portfolio.