UNSPSC 25201701: Aircraft communication systems

UNSPSC 25201701 Aircraft communication systems is a Commodity code that state and local governments buy for specific airborne and ground-based radio, headset, and simulation equipment. Recent solicitations show purchases of aviation radio units with antenna systems, flight helmets with integrated communication capability and repair services, and air traffic control simulation equipment with voice systems—equipment serving police and fire helicopter operations, emergency management agencies, and aviation training programs. Issuing bodies include county governments (Chatham County, Georgia; Williamson County, Texas), cities (Phoenix), state universities (Texas State University), and transit authorities (Jacksonville Transportation Authority). The code sees activity across county emergency management, municipal police and fire departments, regional transportation agencies, and specialized aviation training programs.

Geographic activity centers on Texas, Georgia, and Arizona in recent solicitations. Representative opportunities include Chatham County's ITB 26-0066-2 for one Technisonic TDFM-9100 NV aviation radio with antennas and installation kit, due June 19, 2026, with a 30 percent M/WBE participation goal; the City of Phoenix's RFQ-26-0319 for Gentex Alpha Eagle flight helmets, accessories, and repair services for Police and Fire helicopter crews, with offers due July 6, 2026 and contract commencement December 1, 2026, requiring Arizona-based authorized distributor status; and Texas State University's RFP 754-TXST-2026-RFP-483-VPGOI for air traffic control simulation equipment and related services, with proposals due June 22, 2026. These procurements carry standard state and local compliance requirements including insurance, tax clearance, debarment verification, and where applicable, federal transit compliance and DBE/M/WBE good-faith-efforts provisions.