UNSPSC 43221809: Optical transmitter

A type of device that uses the optical signal to deliver information to the desired area.

UNSPSC 43221809 Optical transmitter is a Commodity code that describes components and hardware enabling satellite, terrestrial wireless, and fiber-optic data transmission systems procured by state and local governments to support emergency response networks, telecommunications infrastructure, and field communications. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers acquiring optical transmitters and associated terminal hardware as part of broader satellite internet services, air traffic control tower communications systems, and telecommunications cabling and network modernization projects. Issuing bodies span state departments (Washington Military Department, Texas Department of Information Resources, Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology), county governments (Collier County, Santa Clara County, Peachtree City Airport Authority in Georgia), cities (City of Midland, City of Doral), school districts (Comstock Public Schools in Michigan, Northside Independent School District in Texas, Fairfax County Public Schools), and cooperative purchasing vehicles (Sourcewell, Texas DIR). The code activity reflects procurement of both new transmission equipment and replacement components during network upgrades and emergency infrastructure modernization.

Recent procurement activity is concentrated in Texas, Washington, Georgia, Michigan, Florida, and Illinois. The Washington Military Department issued RFP27014 (due December 3, 2026) for Low Earth Orbit satellite internet service and terminals to support emergency management and continuity communications, with approximately 130 terminals (122 low-bandwidth pole-mounted, 4 portable, and 2 higher-bandwidth fixed-site) required over a three-year initial term plus two optional three-year renewals at fixed pricing with annual increases capped at 3 percent. The Peachtree City Airport Authority posted a bid (due September 17, 2026) for air traffic control tower communications and weather system equipment including VHF transmitters, receivers, ATIS transmitters, antennas, and related wiring at Atlanta Regional Airport–Falcon Field, with 90-day installation, testing, and commissioning required post-award. The Texas Department of Information Resources issued a cooperative purchasing RFP (due September 24, 2026) for cabling services and related products spanning planning, design, installation, and maintenance of data, video, and voice systems using copper and fiber infrastructure, with historical DIR contract volumes of $11.1 million (FY 2023), $11.5 million (FY 2024), and $12.0 million (FY 2025). Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology solicited statewide non-VOIP telephone system maintenance (bids due August 20, 2026) covering Move-Add-Change activities, preventive maintenance, and remedial work across approximately 1,100 state locations on a time-and-materials basis with regional hourly rates and a 36-month initial term extendable to ten years total.