UNSPSC 60103924: Biology resource or activity books

UNSPSC 60103924 Biology resource or activity books, a Commodity code, captures state and local procurement of instructional curriculum materials, textbooks, and supplementary educational resources aligned to science standards and classroom instruction. The recent activity under this code spans biology and science curriculum adoptions, open educational resources (OER) development, and supporting instructional materials purchased by school districts, state education agencies, and higher education systems seeking to align materials to state academic standards and Next Generation Science Standards.

State education agencies, county and independent school districts, and regional higher education boards are the primary issuing bodies. The Texas Education Agency appears most active, issuing multiple solicitations for OER development and curriculum materials, followed by independent school districts in Texas (Katy ISD, Dallas ISD), Florida (Tempe Elementary, Pinellas County Schools, Seminole County Schools), Michigan (Houghton Lake Community Schools), and Nevada (Clark County School District). Recent opportunities cluster heavily in Texas and Florida, with secondary activity in Michigan and Nevada. Representative recent solicitations include the Texas Education Agency's RFP 701-26-027 for PreK-12 OER sourcing, customization, and continuous improvement (due November 13, 2026) with a five-year initial term and potential two-year renewal; Tempe Elementary School District's RFP 270532 for K-8 English Language Arts core curriculum with mandatory ESSA evidence-based rating and Arizona MOWR vetting requirements (due October 27, 2026, with contract through June 30, 2031 plus four renewal options); Clark County School District's RFP 27004TLH for Biology and Honors Biology textbook adoption under a seven-year Textbook Price Agreement (due May 28, 2026, through June 30, 2033); and Houghton Lake Community Schools' RFP for grades 6-12 mathematics curriculum aligned to Michigan standards and Common Core (due July 28, 2026). The Texas SMART Buy statewide framework agreement (solicitation 260904, due October 16, 2026) operates as an indefinite-delivery vehicle for future book and educational materials purchases across multiple using agencies.