UNSPSC 43211914: LCD passive display

Active matrix display uses a grid of transistors and capacitors for improved image quality. Passive matrix depends on a non dynamic conductive grid to supply current, resulting in a lesser level of image quality.

UNSPSC 43211914 LCD passive display is a Commodity code that covers the procurement of liquid crystal display panels and related screen technology used in tablets, handheld devices, and embedded systems. Recent state and local opportunities tagged under this code show buyers purchasing complete tablets and mobile computing devices with integrated LCD displays rather than display components alone, indicating a mismatch between the code's nominal scope and actual procurement activity. State and local governments soliciting under this code include school districts, state health departments, and state information technology authorities. The Hillsborough County Public Schools ITQ for 10-inch Poseidon Celeron Tablets (solicitation 26087ITQDST, response due April 15, 2026) exemplifies current activity — a request for 42 tablets with 10-point capacitive multi-touch displays, Windows 11 operating systems, and accompanying dock stations and scan modules. Other recent opportunities attributed to this code, such as the South Dakota Department of Health's Rural Health Data Atlas platform RFP and the Washington Military Department's CAD-to-CAD system RFP, involve data visualization platforms and emergency dispatch systems rather than display hardware or tablets, suggesting the code is being applied inconsistently by different jurisdictions or that those opportunities are incorrectly tagged.

Geographic activity is concentrated in Florida and Washington based on recent postings. The code shows limited recent volume across the broader state and local procurement landscape, with only one solidly relevant opportunity in the education technology space. Buyers pursuing tablet procurement under this code typically specify brand and processor requirements (Intel Celeron processors, multi-touch capabilities, ruggedness certifications such as IP65 and MIL-STD-810G compliance) and seek alternative vendor options in the same product category. Participation from small business enterprises, service-disabled veterans, and minority-owned businesses is encouraged when present in the solicitation. However, the overall activity level under 43211914 is sparse relative to the breadth of state and local procurement, and misalignment between the code definition and actual opportunities suggests firms should verify coding before pursuing opportunities flagged under this commodity.