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 captures emergency responder radio coverage system design, installation, testing, and optimization services for municipal and institutional buildings, including distributed antenna systems, bi-directional amplifiers, and related equipment compliant with NFPA 1225 and UL 2524 standards. State and local buyers under this code are primarily city procurement offices and school districts procuring turnkey in-building radio frequency enhancement for public safety communications, with contract terms typically spanning three to five years and requiring contractors to hold NICET certifications, professional engineering licensure, and demonstrable experience in emergency responder communications systems deployment.

Recent activity concentrates in Arizona and Florida, with the City of Phoenix Finance Central Procurement posting two related solicitations—IFB-26-0148 (due April 30, 2026) and IFB-26-0355 (due July 10, 2026)—each requesting five-year ERRCS, DAS, and BDA services at firm-fixed hourly rates for labor categories including system designer, lead installer, installation technician, and Arizona-licensed professional engineer, with DBE compliance and 24-month to 12-month warranties. The School Board of Polk County, Florida issued an ITB for semi-annual and annual ERCES inspections and 5-year grid re-testing (due March 12, 2026), requiring Florida electrical contractor licensure, FCC radio operator certification, and NICET IB-PSC Level 2 credentials. A separate Texas A&M University System RFP-01-BCDC-26-273 for IP-based operational communications at the BAM Range (proposal deadline April 6, 2026) represents institutional rather than municipal emergency-response scope but demonstrates cross-sector demand for integrated radio and data communications infrastructure. Geographic concentration in Arizona and Florida reflects recent procurement momentum; broader state and local demand for ERRCS compliance and modernization supports sustained interest in this commodity space.