UNSPSC 49181612: Archery backstops

UNSPSC 49181612 Archery backstops, a Commodity-tier code, covers the procurement of archery safety equipment and backstop systems used in athletic and recreational programs. State and local governments acquire archery backstops primarily through educational purchasing cooperatives and multi-jurisdictional procurement vehicles that bundle athletic supplies and equipment with other school and recreational gear. The buying pattern reflects a niche commodity typically procured as part of broader athletic equipment packages rather than as a standalone item, with school districts and public recreation departments as the primary end users.

The most recent activity under this code appears through AEPA (Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies), which posted sealed-bid solicitation 027-E Athletic Supplies and Equipment on May 20, 2026, with responses due August 13, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. ET. This cooperative purchasing vehicle serves 31 state member agencies and requires vendors to be capable of providing products and services across up to 31 states, with Georgia identified as a participating member. AEPA documents became available June 30, 2026, and responses must be submitted through the Euna Procurement platform, with sealed bids publicly opened at 2:00 p.m. ET on the due date at EducationPlus in St. Louis, Missouri. The second recent opportunity, Sourcewell RFP #061626 Law Enforcement Equipment posted May 12, 2026 with a June 16, 2026 deadline, does not appear directly relevant to archery backstops despite the UNSPSC tag; that procurement targets law enforcement agencies and county governments across Washington state and broader North American jurisdictions. Geographic activity for the code centers on states participating in the AEPA cooperative, though the source does not itemize all 31 member states beyond Georgia.