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 is a Commodity code. State and local governments procure low-earth orbit satellite internet terminals, emergency communications equipment, and associated remote access hardware under this code to support critical infrastructure networks, emergency response systems, and backup connectivity when terrestrial telecommunications fail or are unavailable. Recent solicitations show demand for pole-mounted satellite terminals with specified minimum bandwidth and latency requirements, fixed-site and mobile deployment configurations, centralized management portals, and service-level agreements guaranteeing uptime and emergency response times. The Washington Military Department's October 2026 RFP for LEO satellite internet service to support the All-Hazard Alert Broadcast siren network and State Emergency Operations Center field operations exemplifies this category—the solicitation specifies approximately 122 low-bandwidth pole-mounted terminals, 4 portable units, and 2 higher-bandwidth fixed-site terminals across Washington counties, with minimum download speeds of 10 Mbps for low-bandwidth sites and 25 Mbps for mobile and higher-bandwidth sites, 99.9% uptime SLA, and 24/7/365 technical support. Issuing bodies include state emergency management agencies and public safety departments; the code shows limited frequency of recent activity, with the Washington Military Department bid as the primary identified solicitation. Geographic activity concentrates in Washington State based on the current procurement cycle.

The Washington Military Department RFP 27014 is the primary recent opportunity under this code, posted October 13, 2026, with proposals due December 3, 2026, and a pre-bid conference scheduled for October 21, 2026. The procurement applies voluntary MWBE participation goals of 10% for minority business enterprises and 6% for women business enterprises, awards procurement preferences of 20 points to Washington small businesses and 20 points to certified veteran-owned businesses (maximum 30 combined points), and awards 15 additional points to firms without mandatory individual arbitration clauses. The contract structure spans three years with two optional three-year renewal periods on a fixed-price basis with annual cost increases capped at 3%. Bidders must be authorized resellers or providers of an LEO satellite constellation and supply new, original-condition equipment with utility pole mounting capability; the Washington Military Department anticipates approximately $50,000 in annual service budget for planning purposes only and does not guarantee minimum purchases. Questions close November 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST, with responses posted by November 9; the anticipated announcement of the apparent successful bidder is January 15, 2027.