UNSPSC 43221714: Shortwave access equipment

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

UNSPSC 43221714 Shortwave access equipment is a Commodity code that covers in-building radio frequency coverage systems and emergency responder radio infrastructure, including distributed antenna systems, bi-directional amplifiers, and related RF enhancement equipment installed to serve municipal buildings, airports, and public-safety facilities. State and local buyers include municipal procurement offices, county sheriffs' departments, and cooperative purchasing vehicles serving multi-jurisdictional law enforcement and public-safety agencies. The work typically involves turnkey design, installation, testing, and post-installation optimization of RF systems to meet building codes and emergency responder communication standards; vendors must demonstrate specialized NICET certifications, professional engineering licensure, and multi-year hands-on experience with in-building RF coverage projects. Contracting bodies also acquire associated equipment such as Motorola radios and accessories to support these systems, with procurement structured as fixed-price sealed bids, RFQs, and cooperative RFPs to establish blanket contracting solutions for multiple agencies.

Recent activity spans Arizona, California, Washington, Minnesota, and other participating Sourcewell jurisdictions. The City of Phoenix Finance Central Procurement issued IFB 26-0355 on July 17, 2026, for in-building radio frequency coverage enhancement services at three municipal airports (Sky Harbor International, Deer Valley, and Goodyear), with a five-year term commencing August 25, 2026 and responses due July 10, 2026; the contract requires DBE-N compliance, NFPA 1225 and UL 2524 standards certification, four-hour emergency response time, and a 12-month manufacturer's warranty. Santa Clara County's Office of the Sheriff posted two RFQs for Motorola radios and accessories (RFQPRCFY260713 due June 17, 2026, and RFQPRCFY270060 due July 24, 2026), though scope and value details were not disclosed. Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government cooperative, issued RFP 061626 on May 12, 2026, due June 16, 2026, to establish a law enforcement equipment contracting vehicle for use across participating entities in Washington, Minnesota, and other jurisdictions; this cooperative structure creates ongoing purchasing access for thousands of public agencies, higher education institutions, school districts, and tribal governments.