UNSPSC 43211715: Portable data input terminals

Portable data terminals are small, lightweight data terminals designed for flexible, single-hand operation and built for unmatched durability. These terminals are ideal for a wide range of data tracking applications.

These terminals can have the features like Small, lightweight contoured form factor which rests easily in the users hand, Configurable layout with multiple keyboards and display choices, High performance scan module with 180 degree rotation for aiming front, left or right, decodes standard range of 1D bar codes, Rechargeable battery option provides longer life for full-shift capabilities.

UNSPSC 43211715 Portable data input terminals is a Commodity code that encompasses hand-held tablets, mobile data terminals, and rugged computing devices deployed across emergency dispatch, field operations, and educational settings. State and local governments buying under this code procure rugged tablets with wireless connectivity, barcode scanning capability, specialized operating systems, and integration with enterprise software platforms — specifically point-of-sale terminals, mobile dispatch units, and classroom technology devices. The issuing bodies span school districts, county departments, public safety agencies, and municipal utilities, with school districts emerging as the dominant buyer class in recent activity. Work solicited includes purchase and deployment of tablets for student nutrition operations, classroom technology integration, emergency response, and utility management field operations, alongside installation, integration, local support, and multiyear service contracts.

Geographic activity concentrates in Florida and Washington, with recent solicitations from Hillsborough County Public Schools (Tampa area), Valencia College District, City of Flowery Branch and Collier County (Florida), Washington Military Department (five-county statewide), and Parkway School District (Missouri). Representative opportunities include Hillsborough County Public Schools' ITQ for 42 TekVision Poseidon 10-inch Celeron Tablets with 2D scan modules and dock chargers (April 2026 deadline); Hillsborough County Public Schools' ITB for 450 mobile POS terminals (TekVision Poseidon tablets or alternates) supporting Student Nutrition Services, among 2,360 total POS equipment units (March 23, 2026 deadline); and Valencia College District's RFP for classroom and conference room technology services including interactive displays, touch panels, and related hardware across nine campuses (April 30, 2026 deadline). A Washington Military Department RFP for a statewide Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) to CAD interoperability platform, while primarily a software and systems integration buy, includes portable data input capabilities as part of real-time emergency dispatch modernization (July 30, 2026 deadline, estimated $3 million to $4.8 million). Recent activity shows school nutrition, educational technology, and emergency response as primary use cases, with federal funding (USDA school meal programs, GEFA water system grants) shaping compliance and Buy American requirements.