UNSPSC 43221521: Telecommunications remote access unit

A piece of computer hardware allowing a user outside the PBX to access the PBX by dialing it over a normal phone line.

UNSPSC 43221521 Telecommunications remote access unit, a Commodity code, encompasses satellite-based emergency communications systems, VoIP infrastructure, and related telecommunications equipment that state and local governments procure to maintain backup communications networks and modernize legacy telephone systems. Recent solicitations show a mix of satellite push-to-talk systems for emergency responders, Motorola radio equipment for law enforcement, and VoIP replacement projects for municipal telephone infrastructure. Collier County Board of County Commissioners pursued a sole-source procurement with Skybase Communications for Iridium phones with push-to-talk functionality on the FloridaSatNet network, while the City of Thomasville, Georgia issued an RFP for a VoIP system migration covering approximately 400 telephones and enterprise licensing. Santa Clara County's RFQ for Motorola radios and accessories and Hillsborough County Public Schools' multiple ITBs for Nortel/Avaya telephone and Honeywell security panel maintenance round out the scope. Issuing bodies span county sheriffs' offices, school districts, county government IT departments, and municipal procurement offices. Texas Department of Information Resources pursued an indefinite-quantity contract for wireless, pager, and satellite services across state agencies, while Illinois extended emergency procurement for legacy telephone system maintenance at corrections facilities.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida, Texas, California, Georgia, and Virginia. The Texas Department of Information Resources issued a multi-category RFP (TEX-AN-WPS) due July 23, 2026, for cellular, wireless, pager, and satellite voice and data services with a four-year initial term and evaluation weighting 45% experience and past performance, 40% technical approach, and 15% proposed account organization. Collier County's notice of intent to single-source Skybase Communications for FloridaSatNet satellite communications with objections due July 22, 2026 represents an active sole-source challenge window. The City of Thomasville, Georgia RFP #2026-002 for VoIP system replacement closed March 18, 2026, with award anticipated within 45–60 days. Hillsborough County Public Schools issued overlapping ITBs for infrastructure communications failure systems maintenance, with the most recent due April 8, 2026, requiring five years of combined Nortel/Avaya and Honeywell system experience and two-hour emergency response capability. Activity suggests sustained investment in emergency communications modernization, legacy system maintenance, and VoIP migration across regional and statewide purchasing vehicles.