UNSPSC 60131201: Clarinets

UNSPSC 60131201 Clarinets is a Commodity code that encompasses the purchase of single clarinets and clarinet-family instruments by state and local school districts and education agencies. Recent solicitations show that state and local governments acquire clarinets primarily as components of comprehensive band and orchestra instrument procurement efforts, typically bundled with woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments to outfit school music programs. Issuing bodies are predominantly independent school districts (Forsyth County Schools, Fairfax County Public Schools, Wicomico County Public Schools, Rockwood School District, Cache County School District, Jordan School District, Cobb County School District, Fulton County Schools, Donna ISD, Los Fresnos CISD, Norwalk Public Schools) and regional purchasing cooperatives serving multiple member districts. These districts solicit instruments on a recurring basis—multiple times annually in some cases—to support band, orchestra, and music education across elementary, middle, and high school levels. Some districts also procure repair and maintenance services for clarinets alongside new instrument purchases.

Recent procurement activity concentrates in the Southeast and Mountain West, with notable solicitations posted by school districts in Georgia (Forsyth County, Fulton County, Cobb County, Columbia County), Virginia (Fairfax County), Maryland (Wicomico County), Utah (Cache County, Jordan School District), Texas (Donna ISD, Los Fresnos CISD, Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative), Connecticut (Norwalk Public Schools), and Missouri (Rockwood School District). Representative recent opportunities include Forsyth County Schools' B26-09 Band Equipment bid (due July 30, 2026) requesting new band instruments by make and model with no alternates accepted; Cache County School District's RFQ for middle school band instruments (due June 13, 2026) specifying required brands and models including clarinets with quantities ranging from single units to 25 units per item; Wicomico County Public Schools' IFB 58000-261 for musical instruments and pianos (due June 5, 2026) covering 85 line items including clarinets on an FOB destination basis with one-year full replacement warranty; and Rockwood School District's RFP for musical instruments during 2026-2027 (due May 5, 2026) requesting string, brass, and woodwind instruments with delivery and setup included. Most school district procurements are posted via Bonfire (EUNA) platforms and specify exact manufacturer and model requirements, forbid substitutions, require authorized dealer status, and demand new, unused inventory in original packaging with one-year warranties.