UNSPSC 49181509: Table tennis balls

UNSPSC 49181509 Table tennis balls is a Commodity code that covers small recreational and athletic equipment items, though recent state and local activity reflects broader procurement patterns than the code name suggests. The recent opportunities tagged under this code show that state and local governments are actually buying varied sports supplies and equipment — including pickleball supplies, general recreation equipment, and athletic apparel alongside traditional table tennis products — often through catalog discount bids or as-needed supply contracts that bundle multiple item categories. The issuing bodies include city and county recreation departments (the District of Columbia), school districts (Marion County Schools in Florida and Donna Independent School District in Texas), higher-education institutions (Albany State University), and specialized public-sector early-learning organizations (Child Care Associates). The District of Columbia accounts for multiple recent opportunities, suggesting sustained procurement activity in community recreation and general supplies.

The code shows recent activity concentrated in the District of Columbia, Texas (particularly South Texas and the Dallas-Fort Worth region), Florida, and Georgia. Representative recent opportunities include Donna Independent School District's catalog bid for tennis equipment and supplies for the 2026-2027 school year (RFP011326884, due April 8, 2026), which sought discount pricing off printed catalogs for tennis apparel, racquets, balls, nets, and related accessories; the Marion County School Board's term contract for physical education supplies including basketballs, volleyballs, and soccer balls (Bid 4157MF, due January 14, 2026); and the District of Columbia's CBE/SBE-restricted bids for pickleball and community recreation supplies (DOC837444, due July 15, 2026; DOC809371, due January 27, 2026). The District of Columbia bids carry compressed timelines and are limited to certified and small business enterprise vendors, reflecting local set-aside policy.