UNSPSC 49161703: Discus

UNSPSC 49161703 Discus, a Commodity code, encompasses athletic equipment and supplies that state and local school districts procure for competitive and instructional sports programs. Recent solicitations show school districts buying track and field equipment (hurdles, discus and other field implements), apparel, uniforms, accessories, and related athletic supplies across multiple sports on an as-needed basis for district-wide programs. Issuing bodies are predominantly independent school districts and consolidated school districts, which dominate the recent opportunities under this code. A single cooperative purchasing vehicle—the Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies (AEPA)—also solicited athletic supplies and equipment on behalf of 31 state member agencies, signaling that regional and multi-state cooperative awards can consolidate spending across numerous school systems.

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas and Georgia, with recent opportunities posted by Northside Independent School District (San Antonio), Austin Independent School District (Travis County and Austin City limits), Randolph County School System (Georgia), Jenkins County Board of Education (Georgia), Illinois School District (Jacksonville, Illinois), and Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (Texas). The AEPA cooperative procurement identified Georgia as a participating member state. Representative recent opportunities include Northside Independent School District IFB2026137 (sealed bids for athletic equipment, supplies, software, and related services, due October 19, 2026), Austin Independent School District RFP 27RFP024 (proposals for athletic equipment, supplies, apparel, uniforms, and related services on an as-needed basis, due September 15, 2026), and the AEPA #027-E cooperative bid (athletic supplies and equipment across up to 31 states, due August 13, 2026). Illinois School District solicited aluminum track and field hurdles meeting NCAA, IAAF, and NFHS specifications (IFB 26444DHSISDISB52420, due May 19, 2026). All school district solicitations require vendors to include shipping and handling within bid pricing.