UNSPSC 49161617: Tether poles

UNSPSC 49161617 Tether poles, a Commodity code, shows minimal recent activity aligned with its nominal scope. State and local governments procuring under this code are primarily acquiring recreational sports and game equipment—pool tables, air hockey tables, shuffleboard tables, table tennis tables, and related accessories—rather than tether poles per se. The District of Columbia dominates the recent opportunity stream, issuing multiple small-dollar set-aside solicitations throughout summer and early fall 2026 for music supplies, sports division supplies, roving leader supplies, teens division supplies, pickleball supplies, and miscellaneous recreational items, all restricted to CBE and SBE vendors. Gwinnett County Department of Parks and Recreation represents a secondary issuing body, sourcing recreational game equipment for municipal parks. The code's actual use in state and local procurement reflects a disconnect between the UNSPSC taxonomy label and the goods being bought—recreational sports equipment rather than tether poles.

Geographic activity concentrates in the District of Columbia and Georgia, with the District issuing the bulk of recent opportunities between May and September 2026. The District of Columbia's HA0 line—a recurring FY26 procurement vehicle—has generated eight separate set-aside solicitations over a five-month period targeting certified small and minority businesses. Gwinnett County's IWQ 135353 recreational game equipment RFQ, posted September 10, 2026 with quotes due September 17, 2026, represents the most detailed recent scope: 34 pieces of game equipment across nine line items for delivery and installation at Dacula Park and Lenora Park by October 2026, with delivery and installation included in all pricing and a requirement for three references, $2 million commercial general liability insurance, and E-Verify compliance. The compressed timelines common to District solicitations—typically two to five days from posting to proposal deadline—reflect transactional procurement patterns rather than complex purchasing cycles.