UNSPSC 60121408: Point drivers or accessories for picture frames

UNSPSC 60121408 Point drivers or accessories for picture frames (Commodity) encompasses conservation-grade framing materials, hardware, and services that state and local governments procure to preserve, protect, and professionally display artwork in public collections, municipal facilities, and educational settings. The scope extends from individual frame components—UV-filtering acrylic glazing, archival mat board, spacers, and corrosion-resistant hanging hardware—to turn-key framing services meeting museum-quality standards. Issuing bodies soliciting under this code include city arts and cultural affairs departments, city procurement offices managing municipal collections, school districts purchasing art supplies and equipment, and state agencies managing public facilities. The mix reflects both direct procurement of framing materials and services for institutional art preservation and vendor qualification requirements that demand minimum three years of professional conservation or museum-quality framing experience.

Recent activity clusters in Florida, Pennsylvania, and Texas. The City of Tampa Arts and Cultural Affairs Department issued RFQ 26P00584 (due October 7, 2026) for professional conservation framing of seven fine art prints, each 57 by 33 inches, requiring 99% UV-filtering acrylic, natural wood frames, 4-ply archival mat board, and conservation-grade reversible materials with one-year workmanship warranty. The City of Philadelphia Procurement Department posted two micro-purchase opportunities: B2728160 (due October 19, 2026) for an MG Print & Picture Collection with a maximum contract value of $94,000 and an LBE preference, and B2727348 (due June 12, 2026) for display and picture frames at $43,000 maximum, both requirements contracts. Northside Independent School District in San Antonio posted IFB 2026096 (due July 30, 2026) for districtwide art supplies and equipment, replacing an expiring 2025 contract. The Texas General Land Office issued RFP 7925-SJ (due May 5, 2026) for a comprehensive artwork package at the Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home, including framing, installation, and design services with a 1.0 percent VetHUB subcontracting goal and contract term through August 31, 2027.