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 covering hand-held and mobile radio equipment that state and local governments procure for law enforcement, emergency management, detention facilities, and municipal operations. Recent solicitations show a mix of straightforward equipment purchases and complex system integration work. Northside Independent School District (San Antonio, Texas) issued IFB 2026118 on September 1, 2026 for electronic equipment, parts, repairs, rentals, and services, with sealed bids due September 24, 2026; the District required all current vendors to respond to avoid losing future business opportunities. Santa Clara County issued two separate RFQs for Motorola radios and accessories for the Office of the Sheriff—RFQPRCFY260713 posted June 9, 2026 (due June 17) and RFQPRCFY270060 posted July 16, 2026 (due July 24)—with minimal scope detail provided beyond product category. The Illinois Department of Human Services issued IFB 26444DHSMENTHB52169 on April 27, 2026 seeking 42 hand-held radios for the Treatment and Detention Facility in Rushville, with bids due May 6, 2026. Issuing bodies under this code span school districts, county sheriffs' offices, state detention facilities, and municipal departments.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, California, Illinois, and Georgia, with additional multi-state cooperative purchasing through Sourcewell covering a broad swath of participating jurisdictions. Santa Clara County appears as a repeat buyer in consecutive quarters. The City of Phoenix Finance Central Procurement issued IFB-26-0355 on July 17, 2026 (responses due July 10, 2026, already closed) for a five-year turnkey in-building radio frequency coverage enhancement contract using bi-directional amplifiers and distributed antenna systems, subject to DBE-Neutral requirements and FAA compliance obligations for three airport facilities; this work sits at the higher end of system integration and does not match the narrow commodity scope. Chatham County, Georgia posted IFB 2600673 on May 21, 2026 for fourteen Automatic Vehicle Location and fleet tracking systems (Cradlepoint brand) with GPS, cellular, and Wi-Fi connectivity for the Fire Department, due June 2, 2026; M/WBE participation goals applied. The source shows no single dominant issuing body, and activity spans IFB, RFQ, and RFP notice types, indicating a healthy mix of spot purchases and longer-term service agreements.