UNSPSC 43201407: Peripheral controller cards

A device that communicates between a computer and its peripherals. It is often a separate card that is connected to the computers bus(e.g. PCI, ISA, PCMCIA) or built in to the motherboard. Can be SCSI, IDE, etc.

UNSPSC 43201407 Peripheral controller cards is a Commodity code that sees limited activity in state and local procurement relative to its abstract title. Recent opportunities tagged under this code do not consistently reflect peripheral controller hardware; instead, issuing bodies are procuring a fragmented mix of unrelated IT equipment and services—from corrections-facility security controls and door locks to headsets, printers, proximity readers, cellular modems, and classroom technology integration. The misalignment between the code's nominal scope (peripheral controller cards for computer systems) and what is actually being solicited suggests either broad tagging practices or data-entry inconsistency. The few opportunities that touch on genuine hardware components (such as adapter kits and diagnostic software from TxDOT) represent niche infrastructure procurement rather than bulk commodity demand.

State and local issuers posting under this code span counties, state departments, municipalities, school districts, and special-purpose authorities across multiple states. Florida leads recent activity with Orange County's $7 million corrections security-controls and door-replacement construction project (IFB Y26750, due July 21, 2026) and Hillsborough County Public Schools' point-of-sale terminal procurement (ITB 26048ITBDST, due March 23, 2026). California has posted multiple solicitations under the code—solid-state drives (RFB IS-26200911), proximity readers (RFB IS-26200911), Cradlepoint cellular modems (RFB IS-26200822), and Meta VR/AI wearable training services (RFB IS-26200665). Gwinnett County, Georgia solicited hearing protection and communication headsets (IWQ 130037 and IWQ 131035, both due June 18, 2026). Valencia College in Florida issued an RFP for comprehensive classroom and conference room technology services college-wide (RFP 2026-26, due April 30, 2026). TxDOT solicited diagnostic software and adapter kits (Bonfire 601440000051070). The code attracts few repeat buyers and shows no geographic concentration; activity is scattered across state IT procurement offices, county purchasing divisions, school district technology teams, and specialized correction or transportation authorities. The lack of coherent demand signals and the mismatch between code scope and actual solicitations make this code a skip for most business-development efforts unless your firm specializes in one of the narrow equipment categories (corrections security, educational technology, or state IT infrastructure) incidentally posted here.