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 (Commodity) encompasses inspection, installation, repair, and maintenance services for RF communication systems deployed across state and local fleets, facilities, and infrastructure—including vehicle-mounted two-way radio systems, aviation communication devices, in-building distributed antenna systems, and emergency responder radio coverage networks. State and local buyers under this code include school districts, county sheriff departments, city aviation authorities, and special-purpose districts managing fleet operations and emergency communications. The work involves hands-on labor for circuit and component repairs, system testing and optimization, and compliance with FAA, FCC, and manufacturer specifications where applicable. Scope ranges from routine quarterly and annual inspections to emergency response service within specified timeframes (e.g., two-hour response for aviation systems, four-hour response for critical facility RF coverage). Vendors must typically hold three to five years of documented experience in the specific equipment category, current state business licensing and tax compliance, and appropriate insurance coverage including workers' compensation and commercial general liability.

Recent activity spans Florida, California, and Texas, with the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida issuing an ITQ (due June 3, 2026) for installation and repair services on DVR and camera systems, GPS units, vehicle tablets, two-way radio systems, and stop-arm systems across its bus fleet serving approximately 225,000 students—24 line items with estimated annual usage quantities and firm pricing required for one year. Orange County, California Sheriff-Coroner issued an IFB (due September 30, 2026) for maintenance and repair of VHF/UHF radios, transponders, Emergency Locator Transmitters, and satellite communications systems across 59 line items, requiring a brick-and-mortar facility within 55 miles of John Wayne Airport and five years' experience with FAA compliance; a 5% local preference applied for OCLSB and DVBE vendors with a $100,000 preference cap. The City of Phoenix Finance Central Procurement issued an IFB (due July 10, 2026) for five-year turnkey in-building radio frequency coverage enhancement using bi-directional amplifiers and distributed antenna systems, requiring NICET certifications and three years of turnkey RF enhancement experience. Santa Clara County issued two separate RFQs for Motorola radios and accessories (June 2026 and July 2026) for the Office of the Sheriff. Sourcewell, on behalf of participating Washington counties and other public entities, issued an RFP (due June 16, 2026) to establish a cooperative purchasing vehicle for law enforcement equipment.