UNSPSC 49161505: Soccer balls

UNSPSC 49161505 Soccer balls (Commodity) encompasses the purchase of soccer balls and related athletic equipment by state and local school districts and special-purpose purchasing cooperatives. The recent solicitations show school districts procuring soccer balls as part of broader athletic equipment and supplies packages rather than as standalone items. Northside Independent School District (NISD) in San Antonio issued IFB2026137 in October 2026 consolidating four expiring athletic contracts, including golf equipment, aquatic supplies, and athletic materials—soccer balls appear within this consolidated athletic supplies category. Austin Independent School District issued RFP 27RFP024 for athletic equipment, supplies, apparel, uniforms, and related services on an as-needed basis across all District athletic programs and campuses. Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District in Texas issued separate RFPs for Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Physical Education Supplies & Equipment (#ACST0526), posted May 4, 2026, and Baseball, Softball and Physical Education Supplies & Equipment (#ABSS0526). The code sees demand from independent school districts managing district-wide athletic programs rather than from municipal recreation departments or county parks agencies.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, where Northside Independent School District (San Antonio), Austin Independent School District (Travis County and Austin City limits), and Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District have all posted athletic equipment procurements in the past six months. A cooperative purchasing vehicle—the Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies (AEPA) #027-E Athletic Supplies and Equipment—solicited sealed bids due August 13, 2026, on behalf of 31 state member agencies including Georgia, indicating multi-state demand through cooperative channels. The Texas school districts predominate in named recent opportunities, though the AEPA cooperative structure signals broader national participation. School district athletic programs appear to be the primary buying segment under this code, with consolidated, multi-sport procurement cycles driving regular demand.