UNSPSC 43191514: Satellite phone

A type of mobile phone that communicates directly with orbiting communications satellites.

UNSPSC 43191514 Satellite phone is a Commodity code covering satellite phone handsets and service subscriptions that state and local governments procure for emergency communications, public safety, and interagency coordination. Recent solicitations show demand for ruggedized Iridium-based push-to-talk systems with redundant network coverage independent of terrestrial cell infrastructure. State and local buyers include county emergency management offices, state police agencies, juvenile justice departments, and cooperative purchasing consortia serving school districts and other member entities. The work centers on acquiring both equipment and multi-year service contracts, often with mandatory compliance certifications, insurance requirements, and security baselines tied to state IT standards.

Recent activity spans Florida and Illinois. The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice single-sourced a $100,000 contract with SkyBase Communications for FloridaSatNet push-to-talk satellite access statewide (SS16094, due June 17, 2026). Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued a notice of intent to single-source SkyBase Communications for FloridaSatNet satellite phones with push-to-talk capability for emergency responders, objections due July 22, 2026 (PUR19625). Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology released two rebid solicitations restricted to Illinois Small Business Set Aside Program registrants for satellite phone service and equipment supporting the Illinois State Police—27448DOITAPP44B52929 due June 17, 2026, and 26448DOITTELECB52284 due May 19, 2026. Both Illinois procurements mandate compliance with 34 distinct state certifications, $1 million commercial liability insurance per occurrence, and adherence to NIST SP 800-53 security baselines. A Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative catalog discount bid (NET2223) for network systems and supplies with estimated volume of $6.4 million represents a broader cooperative mechanism available to member districts, though the connection to satellite phones specifically is indirect.