UNSPSC 43221707: Microwave core equipment

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

UNSPSC 43221707 Microwave core equipment is a Commodity code covering repair services, technical support, and component replacement for public safety communications microwave and radio equipment. State and local governments procure these services to maintain critical emergency communication infrastructure, with vendors required to hold specialized FCC licensing and demonstrated experience servicing specific equipment models such as Alcatel MDR-8000 modules. Work encompasses module repair addressing physical damage and software issues, remote and on-site technical support during standard business hours, warranty coverage, and expedited turnaround commitments. Issuing bodies include state emergency management agencies and public safety communications divisions; the recent activity block shows no repeat buyers across multiple jurisdictions, suggesting this code represents a specialized, episodic procurement category rather than a high-volume or recurring stream.

California's Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) posted RFQ A261016830 on August 5, 2026, requesting quotes for microwave equipment repair services with a due date of August 21, 2026. The scope covers repair of 33 Alcatel MDR-8000 modules with a six-month warranty and four-week turnaround per order, technical support availability 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time Monday through Friday, and an initial contract value not to exceed $180,000 over 24 months with an optional 12-month extension valued at no more than $90,000. Contractors must hold a current FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License and document a minimum of five years of repair experience on the specified equipment. Socioeconomic preferences apply: Small Business (5%), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (1%–5%), and Target Area Contract Preference Act (5%). General liability insurance with $1 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate is required. Evaluation uses a "Value Effective" methodology combining technical requirements (55 points) and cost (55 points), with interviews proposed for August 25–27, 2026, and notice of intent to award on September 4, 2026.