UNSPSC 60131457: Timbal

A rhythmic percussion instrument used in playing Latin music. It is composed of 2 drums made of metal with diameter of approximately 300~350mm placed on stand, 2 bells tuned at the interval of 4 degrees and 1 cymbals, and is played by hitting with drumstick.

UNSPSC 60131457 Timbal, a Commodity code, encompasses the procurement of percussion instruments, particularly timpani and related percussion equipment that state and local governments buy primarily for school music programs. Recent solicitations reveal that school districts source timbals and other band and orchestra percussion through both standalone instrument purchases and as part of broader band equipment and musical instrument catalogs. The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and unified school systems, with a secondary presence from county boards of commissioners seeking instruments for auditorium or performing arts facilities. Forsyth County Schools in Georgia, Bibb County School District in Georgia, Fulton County Schools in Georgia, Wicomico County Public Schools in Maryland, Cobb County School District in Georgia, Rockwood School District in Missouri, Donna Independent School District in Texas, Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District in Texas, and Norwalk Public Schools in Connecticut all appear as active buyers. The work solicited ranges from outright purchase of new instruments (IFBs and RFBs), to term contracts establishing percentage discounts off manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRPs), to repair and maintenance services for existing percussion and band equipment.

Geographic activity concentrates in the Southeast (Georgia dominates with Fulton County, Forsyth County, Bibb County, Cobb County, and Columbia County), with significant secondary activity in the Mid-Atlantic (Maryland, Connecticut), the South-Central region (Texas, Missouri), and Midwest (Missouri). Recent representative solicitations include Forsyth County Schools' B26-09 Band Equipment bid (due July 30, 2026), Wicomico County Public Schools' Invitation for Bid 58000-261 for Musical Instruments & Pianos (due June 5, 2026) covering 85 line items of orchestral and band instruments including percussion, Fulton County Schools' multiple IFBs for Musical & Orchestral Instruments and Accessories (IFB 173-26 due February 24, 2026; IFB 198-26 due April 28, 2026), Rockwood School District's RFP for comprehensive musical instrument repair services (due May 12, 2026), and Norwalk Public Schools' RFP for new band instruments with a $300,000 budget (due February 25, 2026). Most active school district buyers issue either competitive bids with firm unit pricing, RFPs for catalog discounts off list prices, or service contracts for repair and maintenance, with contract terms typically running one to five years and evaluations favoring lowest price among responsive and responsible bidders.