NIGP 83885: Telecommunication Parts and Accessories (Not Otherwise Classified)

NIGP 83885 Telecommunication Parts And Accessories (Not Otherwise Classified), an Item code, covers a mixed portfolio of communication infrastructure components and services state and local governments actually acquire today—ranging from satellite internet terminals and fiber optic cabling to legacy phone system spare parts, data loggers, and related installation and maintenance labor. The code captures both discrete hardware procurements (optical test equipment, antennas, access points) and labor-intensive service contracts (MAC work, system repair, emergency maintenance), reflecting how agencies bundle parts and service delivery across voice, data, and critical communications networks. Issuing bodies include state departments (Massachusetts DOT, Texas Health and Human Services, Illinois Innovation and Technology, Washington Military), county governments (Madison County Mass Transit, Orange County California Sheriff), municipalities (Boston, Doral, Framingham, Midland), school districts (Comstock Public Schools Michigan, Jordan School District Utah, Cherokee County School District, Northside Independent School District Texas), transit authorities (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority), and state authorities (Kansas Turnpike, Peachtree City Airport). Activity spreads across Massachusetts, Texas, Illinois, California, Florida, Michigan, Georgia, Washington, and Utah, with recent opportunities reflecting both planned capital system upgrades (RTU modernization at MBTA, LEO satellite internet for Washington emergency management) and routine maintenance renewal (legacy phone system extensions in Illinois, cabling MAC services contracts).

Representative recent opportunities illustrate the scope mix: the Washington Military Department (RFP 27014, proposals due December 3, 2026) is procuring approximately 128 low-bandwidth pole-mounted LEO satellite terminals and four portable terminals with 24/7 support and 99.9% uptime SLA for emergency management operations; the City of Doral, Florida (ITB 2026-22, bids closed September 28, 2026) solicited telecommunications wiring services—installation, termination, and MAC work across voice, data, video, and cable TV networks—requiring Florida electrical specialty contractor licensing and three years' prior government experience; the Texas Department of Information Resources (RFO COOP2026SOL-00008, responses due September 24, 2026) issued a master cooperative contract for statewide cabling services spanning planning, design, installation, and maintenance for data, video, and voice systems using copper and fiber infrastructure, with historical annual sales of $11.1 million to $12.0 million across multiple contract holders; and the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology (IFB B-52287, bids due August 20, 2026) sought a statewide master contract for non-VOIP telephone system maintenance (Move-Add-Change, preventive and remedial maintenance) across approximately 1,100 state locations on a time-and-materials basis with regional hourly rates and 24/7 emergency response requirements. Set-asides and preferences appear selectively—Washington State imposes MWBE goals (10% MBE, 6% WBE) and awards procurement preference points (20 points to small businesses, 20 to veteran-owned, 15 to firms without mandatory arbitration clauses); Orange County California applies Local Small Business and DVBE preference scoring. The code remains active across all three quarters of 2026, with particular concentration in system modernization (satellite, RTU, tower radio) and recurring service renewals (phone maintenance, cabling MAC contracts).