UNSPSC 43221741: Transceivers, VHF FM

A worldwide system of two-way radio transceivers on ships and watercraft used for bidirectional voice communication from ship-to-ship, ship-to-shore (for example with harbormasters), and in certain circumstances ship-to-aircraft.

UNSPSC 43221741 Transceivers, VHF FM is a Commodity code that covers emergency responder radio equipment, in-building radio frequency coverage systems, and related communications infrastructure that state and local governments procure to enhance public safety and facility operations. Recent solicitations reveal state and local agencies buying turnkey emergency responder radio coverage systems (ERRCS) using bi-directional amplifiers (BDAs), distributed antenna systems (DAS), and VHF/UHF repeater equipment; maintenance, inspection, and testing services for existing systems; and hand-held radios and mobile radio units for law enforcement, fire, and detention facility operations. The buyer mix spans city procurement offices, county boards of commissioners, fire departments, sheriff's offices, state emergency management agencies, and detention facilities, with the City of Phoenix appearing as a repeat buyer issuing multiple in-building RF coverage contracts over the past four months. Work under this code centers on design, installation, testing, compliance with NFPA 1225 standards, and ongoing maintenance and warranty support—requirements that demand NICET certifications for personnel, professional engineering sign-off, and substantial insurance and bonding capacity.

Recent activity concentrates in the Southwest and Southeast, with the City of Phoenix (Arizona) issuing two separate solicitations for five-year in-building RF coverage enhancement contracts (IFB-26-0148 in April and IFB-26-0355 in June, both due in 2026), Polk County Schools (Florida) seeking ERCES inspections under NFPA 1225 standards, Morgan County (Georgia) requesting VHF radio system maintenance and repair services, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency procuring land mobile radio repeater systems, Chatham County (Georgia) acquiring automatic vehicle location systems with integrated radio capability, Rockwood School District (Missouri) seeking bus radios and repeater equipment, and the County of Santa Clara (California) requesting Motorola radios and accessories for the sheriff's office. The Illinois Department of Human Services procured 42 hand-held radios for a detention facility. Set-asides appear inconsistently—Phoenix's solicitations reference DBE-Neutral compliance under 49 CFR Part 26, while Chatham County's IFB specifies M/WBE participation goals. Response windows have been tight, ranging from three to nine days, with most due dates falling between late February and mid-July 2026.