UNSPSC 43221534: Radio link system

A two-way radio communication system (usually microwave); part of a more extensive telecommunication network.

UNSPSC 43221534 Radio link system is a Commodity code describing satellite communications terminals, ground stations, and associated infrastructure that state and local governments procure to support emergency response networks, field communications, and continuity-of-operations capabilities. Recent solicitations show procurement activity spanning low-earth-orbit satellite internet terminals for emergency alert broadcast systems, legacy terrestrial radio equipment disposition, public safety radio systems and accessories, emergency satellite phones with push-to-talk capability, and statewide wireless and satellite service contracts. The buying base includes state emergency management divisions, county sheriffs' offices, airport authorities, cities, school districts, and state IT and telecommunications departments; repeat buyers include Santa Clara County (two RFQs for Motorola radios and accessories within four months) and the Texas Department of Information Resources (multiple wireless and satellite service vehicles). Work under this code ranges from hardware procurement and installation to maintenance, move-add-change services, and managed service agreements on indefinite-quantity or master contract terms.

Geographic spread is concentrated in Texas, California, and the upper Midwest, with notable activity in Washington, Georgia, Illinois, and Florida. Representative recent solicitations include the Washington Military Department's RFP27014 for Low Earth Orbit satellite internet service and hardware to support the All-Hazard Alert Broadcast siren network (deadline December 3, 2026), Peachtree City Airport Authority's request for air traffic control tower communications and weather systems in Georgia (bid due September 17, 2026), the Texas Department of Information Resources' master cooperative contract for cabling services (due September 24, 2026, with historical annual volumes of $11.1 million to $12.0 million), and the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology's statewide non-VOIP telephone system maintenance contract (bid due August 20, 2026). Collier County's notice of intent to single-source Skybase Communications for satellite push-to-talk phones (objection deadline July 22, 2026) and the Texas Agency Network wireless and satellite services contract (responses due July 23, 2026) show ongoing demand for redundant and emergency-grade connectivity across state and local operations. Set-asides and preferences are common: Washington emphasizes small business and veteran-owned certifications, Texas enforces VetHUB recruitment in subcontracting plans and accessibility conformance documentation, and Illinois imposes prevailing wage compliance on applicable service work.