UNSPSC 43211734: Computer trackball

A trackball consists of a metal or plastic housing or casing, a ball that sticks out of the top of the casing and ,when rolled, a sensor sends impulses to the computer that causes a mouse-responsive program to reposition a visible indicator or cursor on the display screen. One or more buttons is used to select actions. This tracking device can be cabled, send infrared signals or connects via other wireless solutions to the computer.

UNSPSC 43211734 Computer trackball is a Commodity code that names a specific peripheral input device, but recent state and local solicitations show minimal direct procurement activity specifically for trackballs under this code. The Texas Department of Information Resources RFO DIR-CPO-TMP-561, posted July 28, 2026 and due November 19, 2021, aggregates Apple-branded products and related services across desktop computers, laptop computers, tablets, peripheral devices, and accessories for statewide use by state agencies, local governments, and institutions of higher education. The second recent opportunity, Sourcewell RFP #061626 posted May 12, 2026 with a June 16, 2026 response deadline, seeks law enforcement equipment on behalf of multiple Washington counties (Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima) and participating entities nationwide; the scope does not enumerate specific input devices. Neither solicitation targets trackballs as a standalone procurement line or names trackballs explicitly within the broader scope. State and local governments acquire input peripherals primarily as bundled components within larger Apple product or technology equipment contracts rather than as discrete commodity items.

The geographic spread reflects activity concentrated in Texas and Washington, driven by statewide cooperative and directed purchasing vehicles. Texas Department of Information Resources historical sales data from fiscal years 2018–2021 demonstrates combined statewide Apple product sales of $949.35 million across authorized entities, signaling substantial volume in peripheral-inclusive contracts. Sourcewell's cooperative structure extends procurement reach across Washington, multiple counties, and participating public entities nationwide. The Texas opportunity requires HUB subcontracting at 21.1 percent and mandates accessibility documentation (VPAT, VADSIR, PDAA questionnaires); the Sourcewell cooperative does not identify set-aside designations in available materials. Neither solicitation isolates computer trackball procurement as a distinct business opportunity—the code sees activity only as an incidental component within broader technology or equipment contracts rather than as a primary procurement category.