UNSPSC 43221721: Radio frequency data communication equipment

Radio frequency data communication equipment use radio frequency to carry data between the devices in a communication network which are the data communication equipment(DCE) and data terminal equipment(DTE).

UNSPSC 43221721 Radio frequency data communication equipment is a Commodity code. State and local governments soliciting under this code are procuring in-building radio frequency coverage systems, emergency responder communication infrastructure, mobile and portable radios for public safety and transportation fleets, cellular routers for operational technology systems, and related RF equipment installation, testing, and inspection services. The City of Phoenix has emerged as a repeat buyer, issuing two separate IFBs for in-building emergency responder radio coverage system (ERRCS) design, installation, and optimization using distributed antenna systems and bi-directional amplifiers for five-year terms. Work typically involves turnkey RF enhancement using specialized equipment compliant with NFPA 1225 and UL standards, requiring certified personnel holding NICET credentials and state-licensed professional engineers. Issuing bodies span city finance and aviation departments (Phoenix), county sheriffs' offices (Santa Clara County), school districts (Rockwood School District in Missouri, Polk County Schools in Florida), state institutions (University of Wisconsin-Madison, Texas A&M University System), regional cooperatives (Sourcewell), and water utilities (Hillsborough County Water Resources). The County of Santa Clara's RFQ for Motorola radios and accessories and Rockwood School District's RFP for approximately 150 digital bus radios with related maintenance illustrate the range from small equipment procurements to fleet-wide modernizations. Sourcewell's cooperative RFP for law enforcement equipment establishes pricing frameworks available to thousands of public entities across multiple states and Canadian jurisdictions.

Recent activity is concentrated in Texas, Florida, Arizona, Missouri, California, and Wisconsin. The City of Phoenix Finance Central Procurement issued IFB-26-0148 (due April 30, 2026) and IFB-26-0355 (due July 10, 2026) for five-year in-building RF coverage contracts serving all City buildings and three airports with DBE-Neutral compliance under 49 CFR Part 26, requiring bidders to demonstrate minimum three years of ERRCS experience and employ NICET-certified personnel. Rockwood School District (R-VI) in Missouri solicited digital bus radios, repeaters, and maintenance services under RFP 26-14203 (due April 29, 2026) for approximately 130 buses, requiring DMR Tier 2 compliance, 90 percent mobile coverage district-wide, and bidders with five-year business history and six full-time Tier 2-certified technicians. The School Board of Polk County, Florida issued ITB 033TD0426 (due March 12, 2026) for semi-annual and annual ERCES inspections and five-year grid re-testing at all district facilities under NFPA 1225 compliance. The City of Frisco, Texas sought purchase and turnkey installation of a 90-foot antenna tower system with Omni 900 MHz and Yagi 154 MHz antennas under RFP 2604058 (due May 28, 2026), emphasizing cost (50 points), qualifications (35 points), and references (15 points). The State of Florida issued an RFI (OPN2131819F1, due March 26, 2026) for ruggedized cellular routers with NetCloud management and secure VPN capabilities for critical operational technology systems, testing sole-source justification for Cradlepoint E300 units.