UNSPSC 43221712: Satellite 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 radar or low end RF 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./ Satellite antennas are used on the ground to transmit Signals to the satellite and to receive Signals from the satellite.

UNSPSC 43221712 Satellite antennas (Commodity) covers equipment and installation for antenna systems serving state and local communications, public safety, and broadcast infrastructure needs. Recent solicitations show state and local governments buying antenna towers, transmission facility equipment, cellular routers with antenna components, and associated mounting, cabling, and engineering services—far broader than satellite-specific hardware alone. The issuing bodies span county sheriffs' offices, state information technology agencies, public broadcasting authorities, cities, and special-purpose districts; no single buyer dominates the recent activity.

Activity is geographically dispersed across Texas (City of Frisco antenna tower system, Texas Department of Information Resources wireless and satellite services), California (County of Santa Clara radios and accessories, Orange County Sheriff-Coroner detention equipment), New Jersey (Public Broadcasting Authority transmission facilities), Florida (ruggerized cellular routers), and Washington state through the Sourcewell cooperative (law enforcement equipment available to Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima counties). Representative recent opportunities include the City of Frisco RFP for a 90-foot self-supporting antenna tower system with Omni 900 MHz and Yagi 154 MHz antennas, due May 28, 2026; the New Jersey Department of the Treasury RFP on behalf of the New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority for transmission facility management across thirteen television facilities statewide, due July 21, 2026; and the Texas Department of Information Resources indefinite-quantity multiple-award contract for cellular, wireless, pager, and satellite voice and data services including related equipment, due July 23, 2026. The Sourcewell RFP #061626 for law enforcement equipment, due June 16, 2026, establishes a cooperative purchasing vehicle spanning multiple states and entity types. Activity is moderate and episodic rather than concentrated—no code activity appears in the source for the four months prior to March 18, 2026.