UNSPSC 43212116: Radio frequency identification RFID tag printer

A tag printer in which data are encoded in the RFID chip and the information is printed in a rolled RFID tag.

UNSPSC 43212116 Radio frequency identification RFID tag printer (Commodity) encompasses a narrow product category, but state and local opportunities tagged under this code show actual procurement activity spanning printer maintenance, managed print services, student identification card systems with dedicated hardware, and general office printing and mailing services. The issuing bodies include county transportation authorities, municipalities, school districts (both charter and independent), and special-purpose jurisdictions, with no single repeat buyer appearing across the recent opportunities. The work being solicited is materially broader than the code's nominal scope—buyers are chiefly acquiring comprehensive print fleet management, secure printing solutions, software licensing, consumables supply, and professional services rather than RFID tag printers specifically. School districts appear as a substantial segment, procuring student ID card systems with integrated printer hardware, scanning capabilities, and data management features tied to student information systems.

Recent activity spans Arizona, Oregon, Texas, Wisconsin, and California. The Orange County Transportation Authority (California) issued an RFQ in June 2026 (due February 24, 2026) for HP printer maintenance across 132 networked devices at seven locations, budgeted at $100,000 over five years with a sole focus on cost evaluation. The City of Tucson issued an RFP in April 2026 (due May 27, 2026) for managed print services covering 324 multifunction devices and 193 network printers serving 5,000 users across 107 city locations, with evaluation prioritizing technical approach, price, and qualifications. Scottsdale Unified School District #48 in Arizona issued an IFB in March 2026 (due April 15, 2026) for 29 Evolis card printers, 16,000 preprinted student ID cards, and integration with its student information system. Donna Independent School District in Texas issued an RFP in March 2026 (due April 8, 2026) as a multi-award catalog bid for classroom supplies including printed materials. Corvallis School District 509J in Oregon issued an RFP in March 2026 (due April 13, 2026) for copier and printer hardware with PaperCut MF software. The City of Madison, Wisconsin issued an RFP in March 2026 (due April 3, 2026) for city-wide printing and mailing services, with primary volume from the Water Utility (580,000 pieces weekly) and Finance Department (127,000 pieces monthly for tax and billing notices).