UNSPSC 60131445: Bongoes

A traditional percussion instrument in Central & South America, consisting of a hollow wooden bowl with the diameter of 250mm and height of 200mm covered with animal skin. Two drums are played in pairs, and played by the hand.

UNSPSC 60131445 Bongoes is a Commodity code. State and local governments procure bongoes and other percussion instruments as part of broader musical-instrument acquisitions serving school music programs, but recent opportunities show that bongoes represent one line item within large, mixed-instrument solicitations rather than standalone purchases. School districts are the primary buyers, acquiring percussion alongside woodwinds, brass, strings, and ancillary equipment like cases and stands. Purchases span student, intermediate, and professional grades from manufacturers including Yamaha, Pearl, and Selmer. Contracts typically run for one to three years with annual renewal options, priced on a firm unit-cost or FOB-destination basis with delivery included. Payment terms are Net 30 upon receipt and inspection. Vendors must carry general liability insurance with $1,000,000 to $2,000,000 per-occurrence limits and proof of E-Verify compliance and non-debarment status.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Maryland school districts. Muscogee County School District issued ITB 27-002 for over 600 line items of musical instruments, including percussion, with bids due September 9, 2026, and contract award anticipated October 19, 2026, running through October 19, 2027. Forsyth County Schools and Fairfax County Public Schools (together with Fairfax County Government) issued separate band-equipment and musical-instrument solicitations in July and August 2026. Wicomico County Public Schools in Maryland issued IFB 58000-261 on May 8, 2026, for 85 line items spanning pianos, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and strings with bids due June 5, 2026, and contract term from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with two optional one-year renewals. Award strategy in most cases permits single or multiple vendors based on lowest responsive and responsible bid per item or category, with successful vendors required to provide one-year full-replacement warranty. Bongoes appear as catalog items within these broader music-education procurements rather than as specialty standalone purchases.