UNSPSC 25151706: Geostationary satellites

UNSPSC 25151706 Geostationary satellites is a Commodity code that captures state and local procurement of satellite connectivity and related services, though recent activity shows the actual buying extends beyond geostationary platforms to include low-earth-orbit (LEO) and multi-carrier bonded solutions. Sacramento County Emergency Operations Center and the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) are both actively procuring satellite and integrated wireless connectivity services—Sacramento County for emergency backup internet combining LEO satellite with multi-carrier LTE/5G failover, and Texas DIR for a statewide indefinite-quantity, multiple-award contract spanning cellular, wireless, pager, and satellite services across all state agencies. Issuing bodies under this code include county emergency management operations and state information resource departments, both driving mission-critical connectivity requirements. The work solicited encompasses satellite voice and data services, equipment procurement and installation, 24/7 network monitoring and support, site assessments, network buildout projects, and integration of satellite connectivity with terrestrial wireless infrastructure.

Sacramento County posted RFP 2026RFP0071 on October 7, 2026, with responses due October 29, 2026, seeking a fully managed multi-path connectivity solution delivering minimum 500 Mbps throughput through bonded LEO satellite (Starlink or OneWeb) and LTE/5G service from Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile with automated failover; the contract applies 5% local business and 2% micro-business preferences, requires prevailing wage compliance, and anticipates award by December 1, 2026. The Texas DIR issued TEX-AN-WPS with responses due July 23, 2026, as a four-year indefinite-quantity contract covering cellular voice and data, wireless infrastructure, pager services, satellite services, and emerging technologies across all state agencies, with evaluation weighted toward experience and past performance (45%), technical approach (40%), and account organization (15%), and contract award anticipated in October 2026. Recent activity concentrates in California and Texas.