NIGP 72559: Telecommunication Parts and Accessories (Not Otherwise Classified)

NIGP 72559 Telecommunication Parts and Accessories (Not Otherwise Classified) is an Item code that has been inactivated for new use as of March 1, 2007, with referrals directed to NIGP 838-85. However, recent state and local procurement activity under this code classification continues to focus on satellite communication services, mobile networking equipment, and specialized telecommunications repeaters for government operations. State and local governments use this code to procure end-user communications infrastructure, including satellite broadband services, routers and modems for mobile applications, and portable repeater systems that integrate with existing state telecommunications networks. The issuing bodies are primarily state departments and agencies, with the State of California Department of General Services appearing as a repeat buyer across multiple recent solicitations for communications equipment and services.

California dominates recent activity under this code, with three documented solicitations posted between May and August 2026. The State of California solicited Starlink satellite communication services (RFB 27006513, due September 3, 2026) to expand broadband access across state operations, with CBE certification required and comprehensive information security and privacy compliance obligations mandated for vendors. The California Department of General Services issued an RFB for mobile routers and modems (RFB-IS-26201064, due June 25, 2026) to support state operations. The State of California also procured a Stratus portable repeater system (RFB-IS-26200987, due June 8, 2026) to integrate with existing telecommunications infrastructure, with MWDBE and CBE certification requirements. All three solicitations required vendor insurance documentation, tax compliance verification, and equal employment opportunity certifications, with evaluation based on cost-effectiveness, technical specifications, delivery capabilities, and vendor qualifications.