UNSPSC 53121603: Backpacks

UNSPSC 53121603 Backpacks is a Commodity code that in recent state and local procurement activity covers athletic uniforms, team apparel, and branded merchandise rather than standalone backpacks. Northside Independent School District (NISD) in Texas solicited multi-sport athletic uniforms and team wear for ten sports through IFB 2026-073, encompassing game uniforms, practice gear, warm-ups, compression wear, performance apparel, coaching attire, outerwear, headwear, socks, and spirit wear from manufacturers including Nike, Under Armour, Mizuno, and Alleson. The scope reflects school district purchasing of broad athletic and branded apparel lines on a distributed, as-needed basis across 128 locations rather than a focused commodity buy. Vendors must provide online catalogs with published prices, offer negotiated discounts applied consistently across the contract term, and deliver on an FOB Destination basis with freight prepaid, inside delivery, and liftgate service. Issuing bodies under this code are primarily large independent school districts managing athletic procurement for multiple sports programs and grade levels.

NISD's IFB 2026-073 with a response deadline of May 14, 2026, represents the most recent visible state and local activity under the code. The contract is valid for one year from Board approval with three optional one-year renewals, and NISD reserves the right to award to a single respondent, multiple suppliers, or on a line-item basis. The district guarantees no minimum purchase volumes, with ordering occurring on an as-needed basis across all schools using Electronic Funds Transfer on net 30-day payment terms. Vendors must provide three non-NISD references demonstrating similar experience within three years and submit standard compliance documentation including certificates of insurance and conflict of interest questionnaires. The IFB replaces the prior contract (IFB 2023-117) expiring August 31, 2026, and the district requires all vendors to respond to the new solicitation to maintain continued business eligibility.