UNSPSC 43221713: Shortwave core equipment

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

UNSPSC 43221713 Shortwave core equipment is a Commodity code that encompasses emergency responder radio systems and law enforcement communications equipment—specifically bi-directional amplifiers, distributed antenna systems, and radio units—being procured by city, county, and regional public safety agencies for fixed and mobile deployment. State and local buyers under this code include municipal finance and procurement offices managing multi-site coverage systems, county sheriff's offices acquiring radio inventory, and cooperative purchasing entities bundling equipment procurement across multiple jurisdictions. The scope ranges from turnkey in-building radio frequency coverage design and installation with post-deployment optimization and ongoing support, to direct purchase of radio units and accessories for field operations. Vendors pursuing this code must often demonstrate specialized communications infrastructure experience, hold relevant NICET certifications or equivalent technical credentials, and comply with federal emergency communications standards such as NFPA 1225 and UL 2524. Procurement structure varies from fixed-price five-year service contracts with performance guarantees to straightforward equipment purchase orders on RFQ vehicles.

Recent activity spans Arizona, California, Minnesota, and Washington. The City of Phoenix Finance Central Procurement posted IFB 260355 on July 17, 2026, soliciting turnkey in-building radio frequency coverage revision services for three municipal airports under a five-year contract with responses due July 10, 2026, subject to DBE-Neutral requirements and FAA airspace compliance obligations. Santa Clara County's Office of the Sheriff has issued two RFQs for Motorola radios and accessories—RFQ RFQPRCFY260713 due June 17, 2026, and RFQ RFQPRCFY270060 due July 24, 2026—with limited scope disclosure. Sourcewell, on behalf of participating entities in Washington and Minnesota counties, released RFP 061626 for Law Enforcement Equipment on May 12, 2026, with responses due June 16, 2026, establishing a cooperative purchasing contract vehicle for multiple jurisdictions and public entities nationwide.