UNSPSC 43221706: Radio antennas

An antenna is a specialized transducer that converts radio-frequency (RF) fields into alternating current (AC) or vice-versa, in this case for transmitting radio frequencies. There are two basic types: the receiving antenna, which intercepts RF energy and delivers AC to electronic equipment, and the transmitting antenna, which is fed with AC from electronic equipment and generates an RF field

UNSPSC 43221706 Radio antennas is a Commodity code covering the supply and installation of antenna systems for communications, public safety, and infrastructure applications. State and local governments procure antennas primarily as components of radio communication networks, cellular coverage systems, emergency responder infrastructure, and fleet management; the recent solicitation record shows demand spanning narrowband radio systems, in-building RF enhancement, GPS tracking integration, and tower-mounted microwave and feedline installations. The buying mix includes state agencies (Texas Department of Public Safety, Illinois Chief Procurement Office, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission), county and municipal governments (Marion County Oregon, Ozaukee County Wisconsin, San Mateo County California, Orange County California, Chatham County Georgia, City of Doral Florida, City of Phoenix, City of Frisco Texas), school districts (Hillsborough County Schools Florida), and cooperative purchasing vehicles (Sourcewell on behalf of multiple Washington counties and nationwide participating entities). Work solicited ranges from antenna component procurement—coaxial cables, adapters, connectors, and trim items for radio vehicles and marine units—to turnkey system design, installation, and commissioning for tower sites, in-building distributed antenna systems (DAS) and bi-directional amplifiers (BDAs), and remote monitoring infrastructure along sensitive borders.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida, Texas, California, Oregon, and Wisconsin. Representative solicitations include the School Board of Hillsborough County issuing an Invitation to Quote on October 19, 2026 for inspection, installation, and repair services across vehicle camera, navigation, GPS, AIM fuel-monitoring, RFID, and two-way radio systems across 225,000-student fleet operations; Marion County, Oregon issuing an RFP on August 19, 2026 for tower climbing and antenna installation services at fifteen public safety communication tower sites with Phase 1 completion by March 1, 2027; Ozaukee County, Wisconsin issuing an IFB on July 30, 2026 for radio tower decommissioning and equipment transfer with work substantially complete by December 31, 2026; the City of Phoenix issuing an IFB on July 17, 2026 for five-year turnkey in-building RF coverage enhancement using distributed antenna systems (DAS) and bi-directional amplifiers (BDAs) subject to DBE-N compliance; and the Texas Department of Public Safety issuing an RFI on September 17, 2026 for omnidirectional long-range high-gain antennas supporting cell-enabled motion-activated camera systems along the Texas/Mexico border with final submissions due November 3, 2026. Prevailing wage, insurance, bonding, and state-specific certification requirements (electrical contractor licenses, CCB licensure, professional engineering) are standard across these procurements.