UNSPSC 49141605: Surfboards

UNSPSC 49141605 Surfboards is a Commodity code that shows minimal relevant recent activity under state and local procurement. The code's abstract name—surfboards—does not align with the actual work state and local agencies are buying in the records provided. Recent solicitations tagged under this code include competitive swimwear and training equipment (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee), telescopic swimming pool poles (City of Philadelphia), law enforcement equipment (Sourcewell on behalf of Washington-state jurisdictions and the State of New Jersey), age-group competitive swim team operations (Henry County, Georgia), athletic equipment and supplies catalogs (Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative, Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District, Albany State University, Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District), and pool facility maintenance and repairs (Collier County, Florida). The purchasing mix spans higher education institutions, county governments, cities, independent school districts, and multi-state cooperative purchasing vehicles. None of these opportunities directly concerns surfboards or water sports equipment of that type.

The geographic spread includes Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Texas, Florida, New Jersey, and Washington state, with activity concentrated in the South and Southwest and scattered elsewhere. Representative recent opportunities include the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Request for Bids (RFB 2027-UWMIL-01382) due July 23, 2026, for competitive swimwear and training equipment; the City of Philadelphia's RFQ for a telescopic swimming pool pole (Solicitation B2727391) with a June 30, 2026 deadline under a micro-purchase requirements contract not to exceed $45,000; Henry County, Georgia's RFQ #26-38 for age-group competitive swim team association annual contract services due June 2, 2026; Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative's RFP (ATH2628) for athletic equipment and supplies catalog discounts with estimated expenditures of $13.5 million over two years; and Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District's RFP #26-27-01 for physical education and athletic equipment, supplies, and apparel due March 24, 2026. The code appears to be misapplied to aquatic and athletic procurement activity unrelated to surfboards, suggesting vendors should verify code alignment before pursuing opportunities listed under this commodity.