UNSPSC 52161605: Portable media player accessories

Includes adapters, holders, etc. for portable multimedia players (PMP) which are hard disk or flash memory based electronic devices, such as an MP3 player, which is capable of storing and playing files in one or more media formats.

UNSPSC 52161605 Portable media player accessories is a Commodity code that captures ancillary audio and video equipment and connectivity devices state and local governments purchase as components of broader technology systems and law enforcement deployments, rather than standalone portable media players. Recent solicitations show the code tagged to procurements for classroom and conference room audio-visual infrastructure, law enforcement equipment bundles, and transit security camera and access control system maintenance—work that involves microphones, display connectors, wireless transmission devices, speaker components, and related peripherals integrated into institutional technology installations. Issuing bodies span state cooperative purchasing vehicles, college districts, municipal transit authorities, and county governments. Sourcewell, the Minnesota-based governmental cooperative, issued RFP #061626 on May 12, 2026 (due June 16, 2026) to establish a law enforcement equipment contracting solution serving participating entities across Washington, multiple counties, and other jurisdictions nationwide. Valencia College District in Florida issued RFP 2026-26 on April 6, 2026 (due April 30, 2026) for comprehensive classroom and conference room technology services across nine campuses, including audio-visual components, with annual historical spending near $1.6 million. The City of Charlotte issued RFP #269-2026-1988 on February 12, 2026 (due March 12, 2026) for maintenance of video and access control systems serving the Charlotte Area Transit System across 50 facilities.

Geographic activity spans Florida, North Carolina, Washington, and Minnesota, with the cooperative purchasing model extending reach across multiple states and Canadian jurisdictions. The three recent opportunities illustrate a pattern of equipment and component procurement tied to institutional infrastructure upgrades and ongoing system maintenance rather than consumer portable media devices. The code's application to law enforcement bundles, educational technology, and transit security systems suggests state and local procurement under this commodity code emphasizes integration and support services alongside hardware components.