UNSPSC 43221704: Radio core equipment

Radio core equipment manage signals in the VHF,UHF or VHF/UHF range.

UNSPSC 43221704 Radio core equipment is a Commodity code that encompasses VHF/UHF FM transceivers, P25 mobile and portable radio units, and related RF transmission equipment procured by state and local public safety, forestry, and communications agencies. The code reflects solicitations for specific radio models (such as Motorola radios and Motorola P25 VHF FM NVIS transceivers), components integrated into public safety communications infrastructure upgrades, and antenna systems designed to extend cellular and radio coverage in remote or fringe-area operations. State and local issuing bodies purchasing under this code include state departments of forestry and fire protection, departments of public safety, county sheriffs' offices, and regional transmission authorities. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, County of Santa Clara Sheriff's Office, and Texas Department of Public Safety emerge as active recent buyers.

Activity spans California, Texas, Oregon, New Jersey, and multi-jurisdictional cooperative purchasing vehicles. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection issued RFQ PCR-26-0440 on October 1, 2026, requesting 50 units of P25 VHF FM NVIS Panel Mount Transceivers (Model MTP136D-000GN) with quotes due October 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time; the RFQ applies SB and DVBE set-asides with preference for dual-certified vendors. The County of Santa Clara issued an RFQ for Motorola radios and accessories for the Sheriff's Office with a response date of June 17, 2026. Marion County, Oregon posted an RFP on August 19, 2026 for tower climbing and antenna installation services across 15 tower sites in support of public safety communications infrastructure, with proposals due September 9, 2026. The Texas Department of Public Safety, Homeland Security Division, posted an RFI on September 17, 2026 for omnidirectional, long-range, high-gain antennas designed to integrate with cell-enabled motion-activated camera systems for border operations, with submissions due November 3, 2026. Sourcewell issued cooperative RFP #061626 on May 12, 2026 for law enforcement equipment across multiple Washington counties and participating public entities nationwide, with responses due June 16, 2026.