UNSPSC 43201806: Tape arrays

A bundle of tape drives that are packaged together as one logical device. Example: Tape array is a rack mounted storage system consisting of multiple drives, cooling fans and powersupply which provide data backup for an enterprise.

UNSPSC 43201806 Tape arrays (Commodity) encompasses the procurement, installation, integration, and ongoing support of audiovisual and control systems for educational and institutional environments, based on recent state and local opportunities. The code captures the full spectrum of classroom and conference room technology infrastructure—projection systems, interactive displays, audio equipment, wireless control panels, equipment storage and cabling, and integrated automation systems—supplied and serviced as turnkey operations or through established integrator partnerships. State and local buyers using this code include college and university systems, with Valencia College District in Florida issuing a significant multi-year RFP for college-wide technology services. The work involves not only hardware provisioning but also system design, programming, remote and on-site technical support, equipment repairs under warranty, and integration with institutional incident management and control software. Vendors typically qualify through demonstrated experience completing similar multi-room or multi-building projects, established relationships with major equipment manufacturers (Panasonic, Sony, Crestron, Extron, Crown, JBL, and others), and the capacity to maintain dedicated account teams and on-site service capabilities.

Valencia College District Board of Trustees in Florida posted RFP 2026-26 on April 6, 2026, with a due date of April 30, 2026, seeking a qualified firm to provide comprehensive classroom and conference room technology services across nine campus locations serving approximately 900 spaces, with an anticipated annual spending of $1.6 million and an initial three-year contract term with optional two-year extensions. The solicitation mandates same-day response for high-priority support requests, 24-hour on-site visits, local service capabilities, in-house warranty delivery, and a dedicated full-time certified programmer on staff. The evaluation approach awards 10% for company qualifications, 20% for experience and references, 10% for operating plan and location, 20% for submittal completeness, 15% for price and discounts, and 25% for demonstrated capability, with Phase II interviews and Phase III contract negotiations following the initial submittal evaluation on May 12, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting occurred on April 8, 2026, with a questions deadline of April 21, 2026, and respondents required to meet standard Florida contracting certifications and insurance minimums (General Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence, Professional Liability $1,000,000, Crime Liability $1,000,000).