UNSPSC 26121666: Communication cable assembly

A communication cable that is manufactured to connect to equipment with different each end or both ends.

UNSPSC 26121666 Communication cable assembly is a Commodity code that encompasses the design, installation, testing, and ongoing maintenance of structured copper and fiber optic cabling infrastructure across networks, facilities, and communication systems. State and local governments procure communication cable assembly services to support data centers, building automation, video surveillance, emergency communications, and broadband connectivity at schools, courthouses, transit facilities, correctional institutions, utilities, and county departments. Recent activity shows school districts, cities, counties, and special-purpose districts issuing RFPs and ITBs for turnkey installations of Category 6A copper cabling, multimode and single-mode fiber optic cable, related hardware such as patch panels and distribution frames, and full labor and materials support. Representative recent opportunities include Lincoln Park Public Schools (Michigan) soliciting structured cabling and wireless access point integration at Lincoln Park Middle School via sealed bid due November 2, 2026; the City of Wichita soliciting Category 6A and fiber optic installation at the Multimodal Transit Facility via RFB due May 8, 2026; and Chatham County, Georgia issuing a competitive bid for low-voltage cabling services across county departments due August 11, 2026. Contractors typically must hold BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) credentials, demonstrate five years of relevant experience, provide three project references, and comply with ANSI/TIA/EIA and NEC standards.

Recent procurement activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, Florida, Michigan, and Kansas, with school districts and county governments accounting for the majority of solicitations. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued a large RFP for broadband connectivity continuation and expansion cabling services plus video surveillance system installation across 80 TDCJ facilities statewide due November 9, 2026, requiring a 3% VetHUB subcontracting goal for contracts valued at $100,000 or more. Texas Education Service Center Region 4 and the City of Brownsville posted fiber and structured cabling solicitations in summer 2026. Hillsborough County, Florida issued an ITB for five-year low-voltage cabling services across multiple county departments with an estimated project value of $9.2 million and an allowance for annual CPI/PPI adjustments. Fort Bend Independent School District (Texas) requested proposals for districtwide life-safety Managed Facilities Voice Network and managed communication services due October 21, 2026. The County of San Mateo (California) sought structured cabling and installation services on an as-needed basis with estimated value of $300,000 to $1,000,000 and a 36-month initial term; evaluation emphasized organizational capacity, technical approach, and price at 110 points. Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government issued recurring franchise solicitations for communications infrastructure erection, installation, and maintenance within rights of way, with the October 2026 bid due October 30, 2026. Set-asides and preferences vary by jurisdiction — some solicitations apply DBE, M/WBE, or VetHUB participation goals; others favor local vendors or small businesses. Prevailing wage requirements apply to school district and public facility projects funded through state or federal sources.