UNSPSC 43191521: High frequency radio set, mobile

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.

UNSPSC 43191521 High frequency radio set, mobile is a Commodity code covering in-building radio frequency coverage systems, distributed antenna systems (DAS), and bi-directional amplifiers (BDAs) installed to enhance emergency responder radio communications within municipal and institutional buildings. State and local governments procure these systems as turnkey installations including design, equipment supply, installation, testing, and post-installation optimization to meet public safety radio standards, particularly NFPA 1225 compliance for 700 MHz emergency responder coverage. Issuing bodies include city finance and procurement divisions, school districts, and state university systems—the City of Phoenix has solicited under this code twice in recent months, indicating sustained procurement activity for facilities across multiple airport and civic properties.

Recent opportunities span Arizona and Florida with representation from Texas higher education. The City of Phoenix Finance Central Procurement issued IFB-26-0355 (In-Building Radio Frequency Coverage Revision, due July 10, 2026) for a five-year ERRCS and DAS contract at Sky Harbor International, Deer Valley, and Goodyear airports, requiring contractors to hold NICET certifications, an Arizona-licensed professional engineer, three years of turnkey experience, and 12-month warranty with four-hour emergency response. An earlier Phoenix IFB-26-0148 (due April 30, 2026) for in-building radio frequency coverage imposed DBE participation requirements under 49 CFR Part 26, 24-month warranty, four-hour emergency response, and per-unit hourly labor pricing across four categories. The School Board of Polk County, Florida issued ITB 033TD0426 (ERCES Inspections, due March 12, 2026) for semi-annual and annual inspections plus five-year grid re-testing at district facilities, requiring Florida electrical contractor licensure, FCC General Radio Operator License, and NICET IB-PSC Level 2 certification. Texas A&M University System's RFP-01-BCDC-26-273 (BAM Operational Communications System, proposal deadline April 6, 2026) sought an IP-based intercom solution with mobile and stationary devices across test and observation buildings, with a VetHUB two-percent subcontracting goal and preference for Texas-based respondents.