UNSPSC 57040105: School kit for students

Items used at school education during emergencies such as the 'School in a carton', 40 students or 'School in a bag' kit.

UNSPSC 57040105 School kit for students (Commodity) comprises a mix of classroom supplies, instructional materials, and learning aids that state and local school systems buy for student use across grade levels and subject areas. Recent solicitations under this code show districts purchasing curriculum-aligned core materials, general classroom supplies, office and art supplies, special education materials, assistive technology, technology accessories, library resources, and related instructional support items. The code captures both standalone supply buys and comprehensive catalog discount agreements where districts establish pricing frameworks with vendors for as-needed purchasing throughout the school year.

Issuing bodies are predominantly independent school districts in Texas and other states, with a scattering of other school districts and intermediate school districts purchasing under or adjacent to this code. Katy ISD, Amarillo ISD, Northside ISD, Los Fresnos CISD, Pasadena ISD, Birdville ISD, and Ingham ISD have all posted recent solicitations; Madison Metropolitan School District in Wisconsin issued an RFP for AP Economics core materials with strict College Board alignment requirements. Purchasing cooperatives including Region 7 ESC and cooperative purchasing groups frequently consolidate school supply procurement, with the ICAT catalog opportunity showing 156 respondents in a prior cycle. Geographic activity concentrates in Texas, with notable recent posting activity from Wisconsin, Connecticut, and Florida school districts. Katy ISD's RFP #2428KD-A (due May 29, 2026) solicited teaching and instructional materials, supplies, equipment, and services covering English Language Arts, Mathematics, Reading, Science, Social Studies, Health/Physical Education, Arts & Crafts, special education supplies, ESL/bilingual materials, and miscellaneous items including 3D printers and robotics supplies, with contract renewals through October 2030. Northside ISD's IFB 2026-066 (due April 30, 2026) sought curriculum and instructional supplies districtwide, including benchmark assessments, reading resources, math resources, science and STEM materials, and AP/CTE resources on a firm fixed-discount-pricing basis with one-year initial term and extension options. Los Fresnos CISD's RFP #26-27-04 (due March 31, 2026) encompassed general merchandise and school products including office supplies, classroom materials, library resources, educational tools, and sensory/special education materials for district-wide as-needed purchasing.