UNSPSC 43191502: Pagers

A personal messaging device capable of either one-way or 2-way communication of voice, numeric and/or alpha characters

UNSPSC 43191502 Pagers is a Commodity-tier code covering pager systems and related wearable notification devices used by state and local emergency services, law enforcement, and correctional facilities. State and local governments buy portable paging systems including wristwatch-style pagers, transmitters, and system hardware with associated one-year warranties and technical support; the code also captures in-building radio frequency coverage systems that support emergency responder communications via distributed antenna systems, bi-directional amplifiers, and 700 MHz public safety radio enhancements, though recent activity shows a mix of traditional pager procurement and RF infrastructure services under this classification.

Issuing bodies include state departments (California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Texas Department of Information Resources), municipal procurement offices (City of Phoenix Finance Central Procurement), county sheriffs' offices (County of Santa Clara), and cooperative purchasing vehicles serving multiple jurisdictions (Sourcewell on behalf of Washington and Minnesota participating entities). California and Texas show the heaviest recent activity. Representative opportunities include the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation RFQ for 100 pager watches and 32 transmitters with one-year warranty and support, due June 22, 2026, supporting CA State Prison Corcoran; the City of Phoenix IFB-26-0355 for five-year in-building RF coverage enhancement services using bi-directional amplifiers and distributed antenna systems across three airports, due July 10, 2026; the County of Santa Clara RFQ for Motorola radios and accessories for the Sheriff's Office, due June 17, 2026; and the Texas Department of Information Resources indefinite-quantity, multiple-award contract for cellular, wireless, pager, and satellite services statewide, due July 23, 2026. The Sourcewell cooperative RFP for law enforcement equipment (which may include pagers) closed June 16, 2026 and serves thousands of public entities across multiple states. California's CDCR also issued a Request for Information in April 2026 for portable assistive paging devices designed for deaf and hard-of-hearing incarcerated individuals in secure correctional facilities, indicating emerging demand for accessibility-focused notification systems in institutional settings.