UNSPSC 44121713: Pen nibs

UNSPSC 44121713 Pen nibs is a Commodity code that in state and local practice encompasses broader art supply procurement, including brushes, markers, paints, papers, and craft materials sourced for educational and institutional warehouse operations. The School Board of Marion County, Florida recently solicited art supplies for its Central Warehouse via ITB 4150AM, reflecting the code's application to multi-line-item art material contracts rather than pen nibs alone. School districts are the primary issuing body under this code; the Marion County School Board's ten-month term contract for approximately 215 line items of art materials—with unit quantities ranging from 20 to 12,000—illustrates typical volume and scope. Vendors must meet commercial general liability insurance requirements of $1,000,000 per occurrence, comply with the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act and Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act, provide E-Verify verification, and deliver products in original manufacturer packaging, palletized and shrink-wrapped to the buyer's central warehouse during business hours.

Geographic activity is concentrated in Florida based on available recent opportunities. The Marion County School Board's ITB 4150AM, posted February 2, 2026, with response due January 14, 2026, required proposals in Excel format and named brand-specific manufacturers including Crayola, Prang, Fiskars, and Bemiss Jason. The School Board reserved the right to award to multiple primary and secondary suppliers and anticipated contract award during its February 24, 2026 Board meeting. Out-of-state bidders faced additional procedural requirements, including legal opinions regarding state bidding preferences. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the documentation.