UNSPSC 60131236: Quenacho

An instrument of Quechua or Aymara origin. It belongs to the family of quenas, but its length is greater; therefore its registry is deeper. It is a hollow wand fabricated commonly with bamboo, but also with PVC, bones, mud, among others.

UNSPSC 60131236 Quenacho is a Commodity code for the purchase of musical instruments by state and local school districts and public health agencies. State and local governments use this code to procure complete instrument inventories—woodwinds, brass, strings, and percussion—in student, intermediate, and professional grades; individual replacement instruments and repair services; and ancillary items including cases, stands, bows, and storage racks. Recent solicitations show school districts sourcing 600-plus line items for music programs across multiple schools, while state health and human services agencies purchase small quantities of specialized instruments for therapeutic and activity programs. Issuing bodies are predominantly school districts (Muscogee County, Forsyth County, Wicomico County, Bibb County, and Fairfax County school systems) and state or county health agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Fairfax County Government). A smaller number of solicitations target band repair services as a stand-alone service offering rather than instrument supply.

The code shows recent activity concentrated in Georgia and Texas, with activity also present in Maryland and Virginia. Muscogee County School District issued ITB 27-002 for purchase of musical instruments with responses due September 9, 2026, establishing a term contract through October 19, 2027, with automatic renewal up to three years. Wicomico County Public Schools issued IFB 58000-261 for furnishing and delivery of 85 line items of musical instruments and pianos with sealed bids due June 5, 2026, running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with two optional one-year renewals. Bibb County School District solicited band repair services via RFQ PE61110NONST2026000000110 with quotes due June 25, 2026, for fiscal year 2026-2027 covering repair of brass, percussion, and woodwind instruments at 38 school locations. Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued IFB HHS0017843 for musical instruments and consumables supporting active treatment at a single state facility, with bids due August 19, 2026. Fairfax County Public Schools and Fairfax County Government established a term contract for discounted instruments at percentage discounts from manufacturer's suggested retail price with proposals due August 6, 2026.