UNSPSC 49201610: Resistance tubes

UNSPSC 49201610 Resistance tubes is a Commodity code covering flexible elastomer tubing and bands used in fitness, physical therapy, and athletic training programs. State and local governments procure resistance tubes primarily through school district athletic and physical education departments and, occasionally, through higher education athletics programs and county or municipal recreation facilities. Recent solicitations show districts treating resistance tubes as components within broader athletic equipment and supplies contracts rather than as standalone line items, bundled with other strength training equipment, fitness gear, and PE supplies for comprehensive athletic program support.

School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with Texas independent school districts—Birdville ISD, Harlingen CISD, Los Fresnos CISD, and Donna ISD—appearing most frequently in recent opportunities. Georgia school systems, including Fulton County Schools and the statewide AEPA cooperative purchasing vehicle covering 31 state member agencies, also show consistent activity. The geographic spread reflects heavy Texas activity concentrated in South Texas and the Dallas–Fort Worth region, with secondary activity in Florida, Georgia, and Connecticut. Recent representative opportunities include Birdville ISD's RFCSP for Athletic Equipment, Supplies and Related Services (due July 1, 2026, estimated annual value $867,443.31) covering 15 sports across 31 campuses; Los Fresnos CISD's RFP for Physical Education & Athletic Equipment, Supplies, and Apparel (due March 24, 2026) spanning fitness and strength training equipment alongside PE supplies; and the AEPA statewide cooperative purchasing solicitation #027-E for Athletic Supplies and Equipment (due August 13, 2026) enabling multi-state vendor participation across up to 31 member states. Opportunities are typically structured as percentage-discount catalog bids or fixed-price RFPs with multiple awards to provide end users purchasing flexibility.