UNSPSC 60131230: Contra bassoon

A woodwind instrument that has pitch range that is one octave lower than that of bassoon. It has length of approximately 1,500mm with 4 units of connected wooden pipes that are folded in parallel.

UNSPSC 60131230 Contra bassoon is a Commodity code that covers the sale and rental of contra bassoons and related double-reed woodwind instruments to public school districts and regional purchasing cooperatives. State and local governments procure contra bassoons as part of broader band and orchestra instrument purchases supporting music education programs. The code sees activity primarily through school district solicitations seeking new instruments and repair services, with issuing bodies including independent school districts, county school systems, and cooperative purchasing groups across multiple states. Districts source contra bassoons alongside other woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments through multi-award vendor contracts, catalog discount bids, and competitive procurements that establish approved vendor lists for as-needed purchases throughout the school year.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia, Texas, Connecticut, Maryland, and Missouri. Fulton County Schools (Georgia) issued multiple IFBs for Musical & Orchestral Instruments and Accessories with bid deadlines in January and March 2026; Wicomico County Public Schools (Maryland) released an IFB on May 8, 2026, for furnishing and delivery of musical instruments including bassoons, with proposals due June 5, 2026; and Rockwood School District (Missouri) solicited competitive bids for Musical Instruments 2026-2027 via RFB on April 7, 2026, with bids due May 5, 2026. Donna Independent School District (Texas) issued an RFP for Band Instruments & Supplies on March 21, 2026, with proposals due April 8, 2026; Los Fresnos Consolidated ISD (Texas) solicited Music Supplies, Instruments, or Related Services on February 18, 2026, with responses due April 2, 2026; and Norwalk Public Schools (Connecticut) requested proposals for new band instruments on February 6, 2026, with a $300,000 budget and proposals due February 25, 2026. Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative (Texas) manages recurring annual catalog discount bids for Musical Instruments and Supplies serving member institutions, with estimated expenditures of approximately $4 million annually.