NIGP 80410: Accessories, Satellite (Not Otherwise Classified)

NIGP 80410 Accessories, Satellite (Not Otherwise Classified) is an Item code covering satellite equipment and related hardware procured by state and local governments. State agencies source satellite voice and data services alongside cellular and wireless infrastructure, including satellite ground equipment, installation, technical support, and network buildout services. The scope extends to emerging satellite technologies and represents a subset of broader connectivity procurement that may also include pagers, cellular plans, and wireless infrastructure within the same solicitation vehicle.

The Texas Department of Information Resources posted a statewide indefinite-quantity, multiple-award RFP (DIRCPOTXA610) on May 26, 2026, closing July 23, 2026, for the Texas Agency Network (TEX-AN) Wireless, Pagers, and Satellite Services procurement. This solicitation requires responses to at least one of several service categories to be considered responsive, with evaluation weighted toward experience and past performance (45%), technical approach (40%), and account organization (15%). Respondents must meet pass/fail thresholds including VetHUB-certified subcontracting good-faith effort, WCAG 2.0/2.1/2.2 accessibility conformance reporting, financial review with valid DUNS, and price benchmarking for reasonableness. The contract carries a four-year initial term with optional renewal periods up to four additional years, a 2.00% administrative fee recovery, and no termination charges. Written questions were due July 9, 2026, with evaluation and negotiations anticipated through September 2026 and contract award expected in October 2026.