UNSPSC 60103400: Geography and map skills resources and accessories

UNSPSC 60103400 Geography and map skills resources and accessories is a Class code under which state and local governments procure textbooks, instructional materials, reference guides, and library collections spanning print books, digital resources, and related processing and cataloging services for K-12 school districts, public libraries, and state education agencies. Recent solicitations show school districts acquiring comprehensive subject-area textbooks with digital licenses and manipulatives aligned to state standards; public libraries sourcing print books, audiobooks, DVDs, and cataloging services through centralized vendors; and state departments of education contracting for literacy-focused family resource packages and science instructional materials in both English and Spanish. The issuing-body mix includes independent school districts (Chippewa Valley Schools, Michigan; DeKalb County School District, Georgia), county library systems (Ventura County, California; Seminole County, Florida), and state-level departments of education (Kentucky). School districts dominate recent activity and typically require firm pricing, multi-building delivery, onsite training, and broad product warranties; public libraries emphasize vendor integration with integrated library systems and discounted pricing from publisher list prices; and state education agencies frequently impose content alignment with state standards, science-of-reading frameworks, and language accessibility requirements.

Recent activity concentrates in Michigan, Florida, California, Georgia, and Kentucky. Chippewa Valley Schools issued ITB 1.2627 for district-wide textbook purchases across 18 buildings with response due June 24, 2026, requiring 2,651 line items of new materials including guided reading and math curricula with 45-day delivery guarantees and 60-day return privileges. The County of Ventura issued RFP #6247 in March 2026 for public library print materials and related services across thirteen service locations with an estimated annual spend of approximately $400,000 and proposals due April 17, 2026. The School Board of Seminole County issued a sole-source notice in April 2026 for ISTE+ASCD Quick Reference Guides supporting teacher professional development with an approximate annual expenditure of $15,000. DeKalb County School District issued RFQ 26-724 in February 2026 for K-12 science instructional resources serving 93,000 students across 139 schools, with proposals due March 12, 2026 and contract commencement anticipated June 2026. The Kentucky Department of Education issued RFP 540 2600000225 for a Read to Succeed family literacy resource package with contract dates July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028 and proposals due March 2, 2026.