UNSPSC 60103807: History resource books

UNSPSC 60103807 History resource books is a Commodity code. State and local governments use this code to buy textbooks, curriculum materials, reference guides, and supplementary instructional content in history and social studies for K-12 schools and higher education. Recent solicitations show purchasing bodies acquiring comprehensive curriculum suites (print and digital), Open Educational Resources (OER) materials for custom content development, quick reference guides for professional development, and single-title adoptions. The scope spans K-12 core curriculum adoption (textbooks aligned to state standards with digital access and teacher materials), custom OER development and continuous improvement services, professional development resources (quick reference guides on instructional topics), and career and technical education materials (nursing assistant programs). Issuing bodies include state education agencies (Texas Education Agency), independent school districts across multiple states, county school systems, and higher education institutions. Repeat buyers include the Texas Education Agency and various Texas school districts, which dominate recent activity.

Activity concentrates in Texas and Florida, with additional solicitations in Arizona, Michigan, and Utah. Representative recent opportunities include the Texas Education Agency RFP 701-26-027 (posted October 14, 2026, due November 13, 2026) seeking PreK-12 OER social studies content, sourcing, licensing, and customization services with a five-year initial term; Tempe Elementary School District RFP 270532 (posted September 30, 2026, due October 27, 2026) for K-5 and 6-8 English Language Arts core curriculum adoption including textbooks, digital resources, and supplemental materials aligned to Arizona standards and Science of Reading principles; and the School Board of Seminole County sole-source procurement for ISTE+ASCD Quick Reference Guides (posted September 21, 2026, due February 23, 2026) at approximately $15,000 annual expenditure. Texas SMART Buy program 260904 (posted September 3, 2026, due October 16, 2026) established a statewide indefinite-delivery framework for books, library materials, and educational materials through a consortium vehicle. Dallas ISD RFP EO250353 for Visual and Performing Arts instructional materials (posted July 26, 2026, due August 27, 2026) included a 30 percent Small Business Enterprise aspirational participation goal.