UNSPSC 49221504: Sport safety headgear

UNSPSC 49221504 Sport safety headgear is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure protective athletic equipment for school districts, universities, and recreational programs. Recent solicitations show this code capturing a broader array of athletic supplies and equipment procurements—including mats, apparel, strength training gear, and general PE supplies—alongside dedicated headgear purchases, reflecting how school districts often bundle safety equipment within larger athletic supply contracts rather than sourcing it in isolation.

School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with independent school districts in Texas appearing most frequently (Birdville ISD, Harlingen CISD, Donna ISD, Los Fresnos CISD, Northside ISD), followed by county school systems (Fulton County Schools, Marion County Schools in Florida) and university athletics programs (Albany State University, Texas A&M University). Cooperative purchasing vehicles such as the Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies (AEPA) and Sourcewell also solicit under related athletic equipment codes on behalf of multi-state member agencies. Recent activity concentrates in Texas and the Southeast, with solicitations from Georgia, Florida, Connecticut, and Washington state rounding out the geographic spread. 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 programs across 31 campuses; Fulton County Schools' IFB for wrestling mats in three sizes with firm pricing and one-year warranty (due May 26, 2026); and Los Fresnos CISD's RFP for Physical Education & Athletic Equipment, Supplies, and Apparel on an as-needed basis (due March 24, 2026), spanning protective gear, apparel, and training supplies for 13 athletic teams. Cooperative opportunities such as AEPA's sealed bid for athletic supplies and equipment across 31 state member agencies (due August 13, 2026) and Sourcewell's law enforcement equipment RFP (due June 16, 2026) demonstrate expanding multi-jurisdiction demand. Most contracts run one to two years with renewal options, and award decisions typically prioritize price (40–55 percent weighting), vendor reputation and experience (15–20 percent), and ability to meet delivery schedules and compliance requirements.