UNSPSC 25173128: Satellite navigation equipment

A satellite navigation device, colloquially called a GNSS receiver, GPS receiver, or simply a GPS, is a device that is capable of receiving information from GNSS satellites and then calculate the device's geographical position.

UNSPSC 25173128 Satellite navigation equipment is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure GPS, ADS-B, and related positioning and tracking systems for aviation and ground-vehicle applications. The Savannah Airport Commission's October 15, 2026 RFQ for forty Vehicle Movement Area Transmitters (VMATs) illustrates the current scope: the procurement covers complete turnkey installation, configuration, FAA integration, testing, training, and commissioning of ADS-B-equipped transmitters on airport vehicles, including full compliance with FAA Surface Awareness Initiative requirements, FAA Buy American Preference certification or waiver documentation, one-year warranty, and firm-fixed itemized pricing. The Texas Department of Public Safety's September 24, 2026 RFP for Cessna 208 Caravan completion upgrades further demonstrates the code's reach into law enforcement aviation: the work spans avionics installation, thermal imaging, navigation system integration, and related mission equipment. The New Jersey Department of Treasury is also active under related aviation maintenance and parts procurement, with an October 9, 2026 quote due date for aircraft maintenance and repair services. Issuing bodies are primarily state aviation agencies, airport authorities, and departments of public safety; school districts and municipalities have not appeared in recent opportunities.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia, Texas, and New Jersey. The Savannah Airport Commission's VMAT solicitation (RFQ 2026-0037) requires vendor registration through Bonfire portal, with evaluation between October 16 and November 30, 2026 and award notification by December 1; the solicitation offers Local Small Business and Minority Business preference under Savannah city programs. Bidders must demonstrate three comparable airport projects completed within the previous five years and carry FAA Buy American Preference compliance or file a waiver within 15 calendar days of responsiveness determination. Questions for the VMAT RFQ close September 25, 2026, and firm pricing is required for ninety days post-close. The Texas DPS RFP for aircraft completion upgrades (40526R0027111) requires FAA repair station certification and HUBZone subcontracting plan participation; questions closed September 15, 2026 with anticipated award September 25. The New Jersey Department of Treasury's aircraft maintenance and parts contract (26DPP01247) includes an optional pre-quote conference (August 4, 2026) and requires bidders to respond to all price lines within each aircraft group to qualify as responsive; the base term is three years with options for up to three additional one-year extensions.