UNSPSC 43221715: Shortwave antennas

An shortwave antenna is a specialized transducer that converts radio-frequency (RF) fields into alternating current (AC) or vice-versa, in this case for transmitting shortwave RF frequencies.

UNSPSC 43221715 Shortwave antennas, a Commodity code, covers antenna systems and components that state and local governments procure primarily for public safety communications, emergency services radio networks, and specialized operational systems. Recent solicitations show substantial activity in omni-directional and directional antenna procurement for cellular-enabled remote monitoring, in-building radio frequency enhancement, marine vessel communications, and broadcast or two-way radio infrastructure—with scope ranging from single-unit equipment purchases to multi-site tower installation and antenna migration projects. The issuing-body mix spans state departments (Texas Department of Public Safety), county sheriff's offices (San Mateo County, Orange County), county emergency management and public safety infrastructure (Marion County, Ozaukee County), city procurement for aviation and public safety (Phoenix, Doral), school districts (Hillsborough County), and cooperative purchasing intermediaries (Sourcewell). Recent procurements reveal a concentration of law enforcement and emergency-services end users, alongside transportation and infrastructure operators.

Activity is concentrated in California, Florida, Oregon, Texas, Wisconsin, Georgia, and Arizona, with the most recent opportunities reflecting tactical and operational demand. Representative solicitations include the Texas Department of Public Safety's RFI for omnidirectional long-range high-gain antennas for cell-enabled cameras along the Texas/Mexico border (due November 3, 2026); Marion County, Oregon's RFP for tower climbing and antenna installation services at fifteen tower sites supporting public safety communications infrastructure (due September 9, 2026); the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida's ITQ for vehicle communication systems including two-way radio and stop-arm systems across a 225,000-student fleet (due June 3, 2026); Ozaukee County's IFB for radio tower decommissioning and antenna transfer to an adjacent new tower (due August 20, 2026); and the City of Phoenix's IFB for five-year turnkey in-building RF coverage enhancement using bi-directional amplifiers and distributed antenna systems across municipal buildings and airports (due July 10, 2026). The State of Illinois procured EM Wave antenna components and connectors for statewide 911 services (due June 8, 2026).