UNSPSC 60131235: Quena

A wind instrument with a beveled edge used by the Quechua and Aymara inhabitants of the Central Andes of South America. It is made of ceramic and bones of animals and humans.

UNSPSC 60131235 Quena is a Commodity code covering wind instruments—specifically, a single-reed aerophone from the andean family—that state and local governments procure as part of broader music education programs. In practice, the code appears in opportunities alongside larger band and orchestra instrument acquisitions, where individual quena purchases are embedded within comprehensive music program procurements spanning woodwinds, brass, percussion, strings, and accessories. School districts are the primary issuing bodies, with solicitations posted by Muscogee County School District (Georgia), Forsyth County Schools (Georgia), Wicomico County Public Schools (Maryland), Fairfax County Public Schools and Fairfax County Government (Virginia), and Bibb County School District (Georgia) between May and August 2026. These districts source instruments on a term-contract basis, typically covering one-year periods with renewal options, and specify student, intermediate, and professional-grade options from major manufacturers such as Yamaha, Selmer, Jupiter, and Pearl.

The code shows recent activity concentrated in Georgia and the mid-Atlantic region. Representative solicitations include Muscogee County School District's ITB 27-002 posted August 7, 2026, with sealed bids due September 9, 2026, spanning over 600 line items across all instrument families with contract award anticipated October 19, 2026; Wicomico County Public Schools' IFB 58000-261 posted May 8, 2026, with bids due June 5, 2026, covering 85 line items including pianos and all major instrument categories with contract award to multiple vendors based on lowest responsive and responsible bid; and Fairfax County Public Schools and Fairfax County Government's solicitation posted July 2, 2026, with proposals due August 6, 2026, establishing term contracts for discounted pricing from manufacturer's suggested retail price across all departments. Districts structure purchases on an as-needed basis with FOB destination delivery, Net 30 payment terms, and vendor liability insurance requirements of $1,000,000 to $2,000,000 per occurrence. The code carries minimal standalone activity; pursuit likely depends on participation in broader district-wide music procurement vehicles where quena may represent a small line item rather than a primary contract driver.