UNSPSC 25191554: Mobile ATA control tower

A mobile control tower has the same capabilities as a fixed control tower. Control is carried out through ground/ground and ground/air communication units by radio, on VHF, UHF and/or HF frequencies. It also allows the establishment of telephone communication between different ATC dependencies.

UNSPSC 25191554 Mobile ATA Control Tower, a Commodity code, covers specialized airfield testing, measurement, and photometric equipment services. State and local governments buying under this code procure photometric testing and certification of runway and taxiway lighting systems—measuring light intensity and distribution at individual fixtures, testing constant current regulators at multiple intensity levels, and documenting compliance with FAA Advisory Circular 150/5345-46E. The work requires mobile test equipment with GPS positioning, simultaneous sensor readings, and automated calculations; deliverables typically include Excel spreadsheets, calibration certifications, and final reports. Buyers are primarily airport authorities—Lee County Port Authority in Florida has posted two separate photometric testing quotes for Southwest Florida International Airport within the past two months, each with three-year initial contract terms and comprehensive insurance and FAA compliance mandates.

Recent activity clusters in Florida and Texas airport authorities. Lee County Port Authority posted photometric testing quotes due August 20, 2026 and October 29, 2026 for Southwest Florida International Airport (RFQs with three-year terms commencing September 9, 2026). The broader airport-adjacent code family shows concurrent activity at the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (Flight Information Display System ITN due August 27, 2026), the City of Dallas Department of Aviation (passenger boarding bridges and ground power units RFP due May 29, 2026), and Pinellas County, Florida (access control and video management ITB due May 5, 2026 for St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport). A Sourcewell cooperative purchasing RFP for runway equipment and specialized airfield systems closed September 8, 2026, establishing contracting solutions for member public entities across multiple states. The photometric testing segment itself shows limited but recurring demand—two nearly identical solicitations from the same buyer within two months suggests regular recertification cycles tied to FAA requirements and airport maintenance schedules. Vendors competing under this code must hold commercial general liability insurance at $5 million per occurrence, comply with NFPA electrical and OSHA safety standards, maintain FAA certifications, and be prepared to deliver work on tight cycles with comprehensive documentation.