UNSPSC 25151704: Scientific or research satellites

UNSPSC 25151704 Scientific or research satellites is a Commodity code that in state and local procurement activity covers emergency and operational connectivity services integrating low-earth-orbit satellite systems with terrestrial wireless and cellular infrastructure. Rather than the purchase of satellites themselves, the code in recent solicitations maps to managed connectivity solutions where counties and state agencies procure bonded multi-path service combining LEO satellite (Starlink, OneWeb, or equivalent) with LTE/5G cellular from multiple carriers, including equipment, installation, 24/7 network monitoring, and technical support. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under this code span county emergency operations centers and state information-technology procurement offices; both Sacramento County and the Texas Department of Information Resources have posted recent opportunities, suggesting the code captures disaster-resilience and agency-wide telecom consolidation activity.

Sacramento County Emergency Operations Center posted RFP 2026RFP0071 on October 7, 2026 with response deadline October 29, 2026, seeking emergency internet connectivity via LEO satellite and LTE multi-carrier bonding delivering minimum combined throughput of 500 Mbps, with 5% local business and 2% micro-business preferences applied and prevailing wage requirements under California Labor Code sections 1720 and 1770. The Texas Department of Information Resources issued an indefinite-quantity, multiple-award solicitation (DIRCPOTXA610, responses due July 23, 2026) for cellular, wireless, and satellite voice and data services statewide, covering service plans, infrastructure, equipment, installation, and maintenance across all state agencies, with a 2.00% DIR administrative cost recovery and evaluation weighted 45% on experience and past performance, 40% on technical approach, and 15% on account organization. Recent activity clusters in California and Texas; both opportunities emphasize accessibility compliance (Section 508 and WCAG standards), insurance and bonding requirements, and commercial terms tied to published pricing lists and firm fixed rates.