UNSPSC 43191600: Personal communications device accessories or parts

An accessory to a tool that enables a person to transfer information using a communications protocol through a voice or data network.

UNSPSC 43191600 Personal communications device accessories or parts is a Class code covering radio frequency (RF) infrastructure, emergency responder communications systems, and related technical equipment and services procured by cities, counties, transit authorities, and school districts. State and local buyers under this code are soliciting turnkey design, installation, and maintenance of in-building RF coverage systems, distributed antenna systems (DAS), bi-directional amplifiers (BDA), emergency responder radio coverage systems (ERRCS), communications service monitors, and IP-based operational communications platforms. Recent solicitations reflect emphasis on compliance with NFPA 1225 standards, secure and resilient public safety communications, and long-term service and warranty obligations. Issuing bodies include municipal procurement offices (cities of Phoenix and Bristol), county sheriff departments (Orange County, California), school districts (Polk County, Florida), transit authorities (Madison County Mass Transit District, Illinois), and university systems (Texas A&M). Multi-year contracts are the norm, ranging from one to five years with fixed or indexed pricing and performance metrics tied to testing, installation timelines, and emergency response requirements.

Recent activity concentrates in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, and Texas. The City of Phoenix Finance Central Procurement posted two major in-building RF coverage solicitations (IFB-26-0148 in April 2026 with response due April 30, and IFB-260355 in June 2026 with response due July 10, 2026), both seeking five-year turnkey ERRCS/DAS/BDA services at the city's three airports and municipal buildings, with DBE compliance and NICET certification requirements. The Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department issued IFB-060-3028704-SC in April 2026 for communications service monitors, RF test equipment, and accessories supporting its 800 MHz Coordinated Communications System, with response due April 23, 2026, and OCLSB and DVBE preferences available. The School Board of Polk County, Florida solicited ERCES inspections (ITB 033TD0426, response due March 12, 2026) requiring semi-annual and annual testing under NFPA 1225. The City of Bristol, Connecticut issued RFP-2P26067 (May 8–29, 2026) for replacement of its Cisco Unified Communications Manager with Fortinet FortiVoice across municipal and school board locations. The Texas A&M University System posted RFP-01-BCDC-26-273 for an IP-based operational communications system with mobile and stationary devices at the RELLIS campus test facility, with a VetHUB two-percent subcontracting goal.