UNSPSC 60131328: Yatga

A string musical instrument. Traditionally used in Mongolia with a wodden box and strings that are plucked

UNSPSC 60131328 Yatga, a Commodity code, represents musical instrument procurement by state and local governments — primarily band and orchestra instruments including woodwinds, brass, strings, percussion, and ancillary supplies such as cases, stands, and bows. State and local buyers under this code are predominantly school districts purchasing instruments for music education programs at the K–12 level. The solicitations show districts sourcing student, intermediate, and professional-grade instruments from manufacturers including Yamaha, Selmer, Jupiter, and Pearl on an as-needed basis throughout multi-year contracts. Pricing is typically unit-based or discounted from manufacturer's suggested retail price, with delivery FOB destination and contract terms of one to three years. School districts issuing under the code include Muscogee County School District (Georgia), Forsyth County Schools (Georgia), Fairfax County Public Schools (Virginia), and Wicomico County Public Schools (Maryland). Vendors are required to carry general liability insurance at $1,000,000 per occurrence minimum, comply with federal work authorization through E-Verify, and provide proof of non-debarment. Contract awards often go to multiple vendors when lowest responsive and responsible bids are available by item or category.

Recent activity is concentrated in the Southeast, with Georgia and Virginia showing the highest recent volume. The Muscogee County School District issued ITB 27-002 for over 600 line items across all instrument families, with sealed bids due September 9, 2026, and contract award anticipated October 19, 2026, running through October 19, 2027 with renewal options. Forsyth County Schools (Georgia) solicited band equipment under B26-09 with proposals due July 30, 2026, specifying exact manufacturer and model requirements with no alternates permitted. Wicomico County Public Schools (Maryland) issued IFB 58000-261 for 85 line items including digital and acoustic pianos and all standard orchestral instruments, with sealed bids due June 5, 2026, establishing a contract term from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with two optional renewal periods and awards to multiple vendors. Fairfax County Public Schools and Fairfax County Government (Virginia) solicited term contracts for discounted musical instruments from MSRP across all departments, with proposals due August 6, 2026. All contracts require delivery within 30 to 45 days of purchase order issuance and one-year warranty support.