UNSPSC 43191520: High frequency radio set, desktop

A two-way radio is a radio that can both transmit and receive radio waves (a transceiver), unlike a broadcast receiver which only receives content. It is an audio (sound) transceiver, a transmitter and receiver in one unit, used for bidirectional person-to-person voice communication with other users with similar radios. A range of radio frequencies from 30 MHz to 300 MHz, desktop version (High Frequency). A range of radio frequencies from 3 to 30 MHz. With regard to audio, high-frequency waves are typically above 3,000 Hz. (Desktop version).

UNSPSC 43191520 High frequency radio set, desktop is a Commodity code that covers in-building radio frequency coverage systems and operational communications equipment procured by state and local governments to enhance emergency responder connectivity and facility-wide voice communications. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers acquiring turnkey RF enhancement systems using bi-directional amplifiers and distributed antenna systems for buildings and controlled environments, as well as IP-based intercom and operational communications platforms integrating with existing network infrastructure. The issuing bodies include major city procurement offices and university system facilities management, with scope spanning equipment design, installation, testing, compliance certification, and ongoing support services. Work typically requires vendors to demonstrate prior experience with comparable systems, hold relevant technical certifications, and meet standards such as NFPA 1225 for emergency responder RF coverage.

The City of Phoenix Finance Central Procurement and the Texas A&M University System represent the recent activity in this code, with the former soliciting turnkey in-building radio frequency coverage across three airport facilities (Sky Harbor International, Deer Valley, and Goodyear) under IFB-26-0355 due July 10, 2026, for a five-year contract commencing August 25, 2026, and the latter issuing RFP-01-BCDC-26-273 for an IP-based operational communications system at the Ballistic, Aero-Optics, & Materials Range at RELLIS campus in Bryan, Texas, with a proposal deadline of April 6, 2026. The Phoenix procurement is subject to Disadvantaged Business Enterprise-Neutral requirements and FAA compliance obligations, while the Texas A&M solicitation imposes a two-percent VetHUB subcontracting goal and evaluates proposals on best value, including a preference for respondents with principal place of business in Texas. Both opportunities require comprehensive insurance and three or more professional references demonstrating prior systems integration and technical competency.