UNSPSC 60131006: Synthesizer

An electronic instrument that synthesizes various signals of different frequencies. It is generally used in conjunction with a computer.

UNSPSC 60131006 Synthesizer is a Commodity code that captures state and local government purchases of musical instruments, particularly keyboards and percussion instruments used in school music programs and therapeutic settings. Recent solicitations show school districts as the dominant buyers, sourcing student, intermediate, and professional-grade synthesizers, keyboards, and related percussion equipment alongside traditional band and orchestra instruments. Muscogee County School District's August 2026 ITB for over 600 line items spanning woodwinds, brass, strings, and percussion—including synthesizers sourced from manufacturers such as Yamaha and Pearl—exemplifies the breadth of instrument procurement under this code. Beyond school districts, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission has solicited synthesizers and percussion equipment for active treatment services at a state-supported living center, indicating usage in therapeutic and clinical contexts. The code encompasses both new instrument acquisition and repair and maintenance services, as evidenced by Bibb County School District's concurrent solicitation for band instrument repair covering brass, woodwind, and percussion repair at multiple school locations across the district.

School districts in Georgia and Maryland dominate recent activity. Muscogee County Schools (Georgia) issued an ITB due September 9, 2026, with automatic one-year contract renewal options through October 2029; Forsyth County Schools (Georgia) posted solicitations in July 2026 requiring exact manufacturer and model specifications with no substitutes permitted; Wicomico County Public Schools (Maryland) issued IFB 58000-261 due June 5, 2026, covering 85 line items with delivery within 45 days and one-year warranty required. Bibb County School District (Georgia) solicited band repair services with a one-year term and four-year renewal option. Fairfax County Public Schools and Fairfax County Government (Virginia) established a term contract for discounted instruments from MSRP in July 2026. A Texas state health agency's August 2026 IFB for Richmond State Supported Living Center signals non-education public-sector activity but limited scope (seven line items, historical value $25,000–$50,000 annually). Geographic concentration centers on Georgia and includes Maryland and Virginia; Texas and scattered other states show lighter activity. Most school district contracts run one fiscal or calendar year with automatic renewal options, and vendors typically must carry general liability insurance ($1,000,000–$2,000,000 per occurrence) and comply with E-Verify work authorization.