UNSPSC 42182406: Auditory test graphic recorders

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a device that records in graph form the results of an auditory examination in a medical setting. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901811.

UNSPSC 42182406 Auditory test graphic recorders (Commodity) covers audio-visual recording and amplification systems installed in municipal facilities, particularly council chambers, courtrooms, and educational spaces, where state and local governments are procuring integrated hardware, installation, integration services, and ongoing technical support as turnkey operations. Recent solicitations emphasize full system design, equipment specification compliance (NDAA requirements, ADA accessibility, manufacturer certifications), live-streaming capability with closed captioning, hearing-assist devices, and multi-year service agreements with warranty and repair obligations. Issuing bodies include municipal governments (city procurement offices) and higher-education district boards seeking college-wide deployments across multiple facilities. The code appears to serve a narrow but recurring need in government modernization of public-facing meeting and instructional spaces.

Two recent opportunities dominate the current market signal: the City of St. Marys, Georgia issued RFP PE66960NONST2027000000057 on June 16, 2026, due July 17, 2026, seeking audio-visual services for a joint council chamber and municipal court with two option tiers (Option A covering core recording and amplification; Option B adding individual monitors, streaming, and hallway displays), with evaluation weighting heavily toward audio-visual expertise (25 points), range of services (20 points), and local government familiarity (15 points); Valencia College District Board of Trustees in Florida issued RFP 2026-26 on April 6, 2026, due April 30, 2026, for college-wide classroom and conference room technology services across nine campuses and approximately 900 rooms, with historical annual spending near $1.6 million, a three-year term with optional two-year extensions, and evaluation based on company qualifications, experience with ten similar projects in three years, local service capacity, and demonstrated integration partnerships with manufacturers including Extron, Crestron, and Crown. Both opportunities prioritize local or regional service presence, documented municipal and education sector experience, and full-lifecycle support commitments.