UNSPSC 43221708: Microwave access equipment

Microwave access equipment receive and transmit signals in the VHF,UHF or VHF/UHF range.

UNSPSC 43221708 Microwave access equipment is a Commodity code representing repair services, technical support, and warranty work on public safety communications microwave and radio equipment — specifically the equipment maintenance and component-level repair activities that state and local emergency services and public safety agencies source to keep communications infrastructure operational. State and local governments procure under this code primarily through specialized agencies managing radio and microwave networks for emergency response and public safety communications, sourcing repair contracts that address hardware failures, software issues, and preventive maintenance on systems critical to dispatch and inter-agency coordination.

Cal OES issued the most recent opportunity under the code: RFQ A261016830, due August 21, 2026, for repair services and technical support on Public Safety Communications microwave and radio equipment, specifically 33 Alcatel MDR-8000 modules, with an initial contract ceiling of $180,000 over 24 months and an optional 12-month extension valued at no more than $90,000. The solicitation enforces small-business and disabled-veteran preferences (5% and 1%-5% respectively) and requires FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License certification and minimum five years of experience repairing the specified equipment. The work is located in California and includes repair turnaround obligations, on-site technical support during regular business hours, six-month warranty, and general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence. No recent opportunities from other states or jurisdictions are reflected in the source.