NIGP 20659: Modems, External Data Communications

NIGP 20659 Modems, External Data Communications is an Item code under which state and local governments procure installation, maintenance, and integration of data and low-voltage communications infrastructure across facilities — including cabling, fiber optic termination, SCADA systems, weather stations, control systems, and related hardware and labor. The recent opportunities block shows activity spanning school districts, county governments, cities, airport authorities, and special-purpose districts, with issuing bodies in Florida and Georgia appearing multiple times in recent solicitations.

State and local procurement under this code centers on end-to-end communications buildout and system support. The Lake County Schools District (Florida) is soliciting installation and maintenance of intercom, security, public address, CCTV, telephone, and fiber optic cabling systems across 51 learning sites under IFB 260807BKK945 with bids due September 1, 2026. Gwinnett County (Georgia) is requesting on-call electrical repair and preventative maintenance services across over 300 county facilities, including lightning protection and switchgear servicing, under ITB BL143-26 with bids due October 19, 2026. The City of Flowery Branch (Georgia) issued RFP 26-010 (due June 30, 2026) for SCADA system equipment upgrade and maintenance across water system sites. The Peachtree City Airport Authority (Georgia) solicited supply, installation, and commissioning of an air traffic control tower communications and weather system under RFQ PE66888NONST2027000000006 (due September 17, 2026). Geographic activity concentrates in Florida and Georgia; the source also shows Texas state procurement under DIR cooperative purchasing (Apple products and TEX-AN wireless services) and City of Dallas purchasing (hard drives). Recent solicitations emphasize compliance with industry standards (ANSI/TIA, National Electrical Code, FAA Advisory Circular 90-93A), mandatory pre-bid attendance, extended warranty requirements (25 years in some cases), insurance and bonding thresholds, and cybersecurity coordination with customer IT departments.