UNSPSC 49181614: Archery crossbow

A type of bow that was used in Medieval Europe with the tip of the arrow tied to the stone to shoot. It is the device that uses the principle of propulsion of arrow and aiming and firing of a gun that launches the object, like arrow.

UNSPSC 49181614 Archery crossbow is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure athletic and recreational equipment as part of broader education and law enforcement purchasing initiatives. Recent solicitations show this code appearing within multi-item athletic supplies and equipment catalogs rather than as a standalone product line. The Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies (AEPA) cooperative and individual school districts use it to source equipment for physical education and recreational programs, while law enforcement cooperatives include crossbows and similar equipment within broader law enforcement equipment frameworks. Issuing bodies include state educational agencies participating in AEPA, independent school districts, and law enforcement cooperatives administered by state local government units. The work consists of catalog-based supply provision with discount pricing structures, bulk ordering for multi-year terms, and the ability to service multiple jurisdictions simultaneously.

Recent activity includes AEPA's cooperative solicitation #027-E Athletic Supplies and Equipment (sealed bid due August 13, 2026) serving 31 state member agencies including Georgia, and Donna Independent School District in Cameron County, Texas issuing RFP 011326-882 for soccer equipment and supplies (due April 8, 2026) with a contract term running September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027 and options for two additional one-year extensions. Sourcewell, a State of Minnesota local government unit, issued RFP #061626 for Law Enforcement Equipment (due June 16, 2026) on behalf of participating counties in Washington state and other jurisdictions across the United States and Canada. The geographic concentration reflects activity in Texas, Washington state, Minnesota-administered cooperatives, and multi-state AEPA member participation, though recent direct crossbow-specific opportunities are not separately identified in the posted solicitations.