UNSPSC 44121717: Combination pen and highlighter

UNSPSC 44121717 Combination pen and highlighter is a Commodity code that covers dual-function writing instruments combining pen and highlighter capabilities, solicited by state and local governments as part of broader instructional and office supply contracts. School districts represent the primary buyers under this code, procuring combination pens and highlighters as components of larger educational supply bundles rather than as standalone line items. The code sits within the broader writing instruments and markers family that state and local buyers—particularly K–12 school systems—consolidate into annual or semi-annual supply contracts alongside copy paper, folders, crayons, markers, and classroom tools. Procurement typically flows through district warehouse or purchasing departments managing multi-award contracts that allow schools to source from preferred vendors while maintaining cost competition across supplier networks.

Washington County School District's May 2026 IFB for mid-year instructional and paper supplies illustrates current buying patterns under this code. The district's Warehouse Purchasing department issued the invitation for bid on May 28, 2026, with responses due June 22, 2026, covering a seven-month contract term through January 18, 2027. The solicitation bundled combination pens and highlighters with crayons, colored pencils, markers, copy paper, construction paper, binders, folders, adhesives, tape, scissors, erasers, rulers, and athletic equipment; the scope referenced specific manufacturer product numbers from vendors including Crayola, Elmer's, Sharpie, Expo, 3M, and Neenah. The IFB anticipated multiple contract awards determined by cost analysis, minimum order amounts, or freight considerations, with vendors required to guarantee pricing throughout the contract term. No other recent state or local opportunities under this code appear in the source; activity is sparse beyond the Washington County example.