UNSPSC 60105003: Electron apparatus

UNSPSC 60105003 Electron apparatus, a Commodity code, covers specialized instructional and laboratory equipment used in K-12 and higher-education science instruction, including STEM lab kits, data-collection sensors, renewable-energy demonstration systems, and classroom technology control systems that integrate projectors, interactive displays, audio systems, and touch panels. State and local education agencies dominate the issuing bodies—school districts from Texas, Georgia, and Florida are the primary recent solicitors, with a notable instance of a multi-jurisdictional cooperative purchasing consortium (Arizona's SAVE) aggregating demand across school districts, municipalities, and higher education institutions. Katy Independent School District (Katy ISD) in Texas, Cobb County School District in Georgia, and multiple Florida school districts (Seminole County, Valencia College District) appear across multiple recent opportunities, signaling repeat procurement cycles. The work ranges from standalone STEM lab packages and science consumables (specimens, chemicals, glassware) procured through narrow catalog-discount bids to integrated classroom-technology turnkey operations spanning design, installation, programming, and ongoing support across dozens or hundreds of rooms.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, and Florida. Katy ISD issued RFP 2428KD-A (supplemental, due May 29, 2026) for teaching and instructional materials including robotics supplies and 3D printers across multiple campuses. Cobb County School District released IFB B26128 (due June 16, 2026) for science specimens, chemicals, and supplies across 112 school sites with an estimated annual expenditure of $175,000. Cartwright Elementary School District No. 83 on behalf of the SAVE consortium posted RFP 260331 (due June 8, 2026) for STEM and College & Career Readiness kits and programs across multiple Arizona jurisdictions with estimated annual usage of $1.35 million. Valencia College District issued RFP 2026-26 (due April 30, 2026) for college-wide classroom and conference room technology services with historical annual spending of approximately $1.6 million and a turnkey scope spanning nine campus locations. Donna ISD in Texas released catalog-bid RFPs for science supplies and classroom supplies (both due April 8, 2026) structured to award multiple vendors. Semicommoditized, catalog-discount procurement remains the dominant format, with most districts seeking percentage discounts from published pricing and establishing as-needed purchasing frameworks with no guaranteed volumes.