UNSPSC 60104800: Wave and sound physics materials

UNSPSC 60104800 Wave and sound physics materials is a Class code encompassing instructional kits, lab equipment, and consumables used to teach wave, sound, and physics concepts in K–12 science classrooms. State and local school districts—particularly large urban districts and regional education consortia—solicit under this code to stock science labs with hands-on materials that support inquiry-based and standards-aligned instruction. Recent activity shows school districts awarding contracts to vendors offering catalog-discount models, multi-vendor awarded lists, and turnkey STEM program packages. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Katy ISD, Donna ISD, Los Fresnos CISD, Cobb County School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools, DeKalb County School District) and regional cooperative purchasing vehicles (Strategic Alliance for Volume Expenditures in Arizona) that aggregate demand across multiple member districts, municipalities, and higher education institutions to negotiate volume pricing and standardized terms.

Recent opportunities are concentrated in Texas, Georgia, and Florida, with activity also in Arizona. Representative solicitations include Cobb County School District's IFB B26128 (posted May 15, 2026; due June 16, 2026) for science specimens, chemicals, supplies, and equipment across 112 school sites serving 105,738 students with an estimated annual expenditure of $175,000; Katy ISD's RFP #2428KD-A (posted July 10, 2026; due May 29, 2026) for teaching and instructional materials, supplies, and equipment across multiple campuses under a contract term through October 22, 2027, with optional annual renewals through October 23, 2030; Cartwright Elementary School District's RFP260331 on behalf of the SAVE consortium in Arizona (posted May 21, 2026; due June 8, 2026) seeking STEM and College & Career Readiness Kits with estimated annual usage of $1,346,000 and survey data from fifteen participating districts; and Donna ISD's RFP #011326-871 (posted March 21, 2026; due April 8, 2026) for science supplies with a contract term of September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with optional two-year extensions. Most awards are multi-vendor, and pricing is typically structured as percentage discounts off catalog, manufacturer's list, or website prices with F.O.B. Destination and inside delivery included.