NIGP 72548: Radio Beacon Receivers

NIGP 72548 Radio Beacon Receivers, an Item code, addresses radio frequency detection and communication monitoring equipment that state and local agencies purchase for public safety and emergency responder infrastructure. The code was inactivated for new use effective March 1, 2007, with referrals directed to NIGP 72624; however, recent state and local solicitations continue to treat radio frequency systems and in-building coverage equipment under legacy procurement frameworks. Current work bought under this code includes communications service monitoring systems and turnkey in-building radio frequency coverage enhancements using distributed antenna systems and bi-directional amplifiers designed to support emergency responder communications in buildings and facilities across municipal coverage areas.

Recent activity shows county public safety departments and city procurement offices as issuing bodies. Montgomery County Department of Public Safety issued a competitive bid solicitation (IFB 6621, due October 27, 2026) for a Viavi ComXpert CX300 communications service monitor complete system. The City of Phoenix Finance Central Procurement issued IFB-26-0355 (due July 10, 2026) for a five-year in-building radio frequency coverage enhancement contract, with scope including turnkey design, installation, testing, and optimization of emergency responder radio coverage systems at Phoenix's three airports and municipal buildings. The Phoenix contract requires DBE-Neutral compliance, NFPA 1225 and UL 2524 standards certification, NICET-certified personnel, and an Arizona-licensed professional engineer. Recent procurement activity concentrates in Arizona and Maryland, with both jurisdictions targeting emergency responder communications infrastructure modernization.