UNSPSC 60131319: Haegeum

A traditional Korean string instrument whose resonance board is made of 600~700mm long, 90~100mm wide bamboo or paulownia wood. Its 2 strings are made of silk-woven threads and played with a horsehair string stick. Its sound tone is not settled, but depends on the place the hand is put on and the degree of strength of the stick.

UNSPSC 60131319 Haegeum is a Commodity code for Korean plucked string instruments traditionally used in folk and classical music. State and local governments soliciting under this code are actually procuring new band, orchestra, and string instruments and related equipment to support instructional music programs and performing arts activities across school districts. The issuing bodies are predominantly public school districts—Forsyth County Schools (Georgia), Fairfax County Public Schools (Virginia), Wicomico County Public Schools (Maryland), Rockwood School District (Missouri), Cobb County School District (Georgia), and Fulton County Schools (Georgia)—supplemented by regional purchasing cooperatives that aggregate demand across member educational institutions. The scope of work includes furnishing new instruments (pianos, woodwinds, brass, percussion, strings, and guitars), musical instrument repair services on an as-needed basis covering routine maintenance and specialized restoration, and catalog discount arrangements for instruments and supplies across multi-year terms with optional renewal periods. Several solicitations require bidders to maintain online catalogs, provide guaranteed minimum discounts, deliver shop-adjusted string instruments, and maintain local representation in their respective regions.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia, Virginia, Maryland, Missouri, and Texas. Fulton County Schools has issued multiple IFBs for Musical & Orchestral Instruments and Accessories (IFB 173-26, due February 24, 2026; IFB 198-26, due April 28, 2026), establishing this district as a repeat buyer. Wicomico County Public Schools issued an IFB for Musical Instruments & Pianos (IFB 58000-261, due June 5, 2026) covering 85 line items with delivery and warranty requirements. Rockwood School District solicited both new instruments (RFB 2609201, due May 5, 2026) and repair services (RFP 2609202, due May 12, 2026). Forsyth County Schools posted two concurrent bids for band equipment (B26-09, due July 30, 2026). The Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative in Texas maintains an active catalog-discount cooperative vehicle (MUSIC2324, estimated expenditures $4.087 million across member institutions). Fairfax County Public Schools and Fairfax County Government jointly solicited musical instrument term contracts (due August 6, 2026) on a percentage-discount-from-MSRP basis. Contracts typically run 12 months to five years with optional renewals, require F.O.B. destination pricing, include warranty and service obligations, and are awarded to lowest responsive and responsible bidders.