UNSPSC 60104611: Air apparatus

UNSPSC 60104611 Air apparatus (Commodity) represents consumable and durable supplies used in K-12 science education and laboratory instruction, though recent state and local procurement activity under this code shows limited scope alignment. The code appears in school district science materials catalogs and educational supply bundles, where it captures items such as air pumps, pneumatic tubing, and respiratory demonstration equipment used in physics and biology labs. However, the recent opportunities posted under this code predominantly involve broader instructional materials procurement rather than air apparatus specifically—most solicitations encompass wide-ranging classroom and science supplies where air apparatus would constitute only a minor commodity line within much larger educational product catalogs. School districts, particularly in Texas, Georgia, and Florida, issue the bulk of recent solicitations, with independent school districts (Katy ISD, Donna ISD, Los Fresnos CISD, Cobb County, DeKalb County, Seminole County, and Savannah-Chatham) and regional consortia such as SAVE in Arizona driving most activity. Evaluation criteria across district solicitations emphasize catalog discounts (typically 20–50 percent off manufacturer pricing), F.O.B. Destination delivery with inside delivery included, established online ordering platforms, and compliance with state procurement and background-check requirements.

Recent opportunities reflect a consolidated procurement model in which school districts award multiple vendors to established vendor lists ("ABC Books") on an as-needed basis rather than purchasing against minimum volumes. Katy ISD issued RFP #2428KD-A in May 2026 for comprehensive teaching and instructional materials including science supplies across multiple campuses, with a contract term through October 2027 and renewal options through October 2030; Cobb County School District solicited science specimens, chemicals, supplies, and equipment under IFB B26128 with a June 16, 2026 deadline and estimated annual expenditure of $175,000; Donna ISD posted RFP #011326-871 for science supplies with a catalog-discount model and April 8, 2026 deadline; and DeKalb County School District issued RFQ 26-724 for K-12 science instructional resources serving 93,000 students with a March 12, 2026 response date. Most school districts require vendors to maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1 million or more, complete E-Verify affidavits, submit W-9 forms, and provide three professional references. The code shows steady activity across Texas, Georgia, and Florida, with Texas school districts (Katy, Donna, Los Fresnos) posting the highest frequency of recent solicitations focused on science supplies and classroom materials.