UNSPSC 43232604: Computer aided design CAD software

Computer aided design software is a software used to design various engineering, architectural, and industrial objects.

UNSPSC 43232604 Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software is a Commodity code for design and drafting tools that state and local governments procure to support engineering, architecture, planning, and emergency services operations. State and local solicitations under this code span enterprise software licensing, cloud-based platforms, and integration modules—ranging from accessibility remediation solutions for educational content to dispatch systems for public safety. Issuing bodies include school districts, cities, counties, state agencies, and transit authorities. Valencia College issued an RFI on October 19, 2026 (due September 3, 2025) for a comprehensive accessibility remediation platform to enhance digital content accessibility across course materials and documents, with WCAG 2.2 AA compliance and LMS integration as core requirements. The City of Pembroke Pines solicited renewal of Cisco Collaboration Flex Plan Enterprise Agreement through an IFB on October 7, 2026 (due September 8, 2026) for subscription-based licensing covering Webex, Contact Center, Unified Communications Manager, and related cloud services, with an estimated annual cost of $265,000. Michigan State Police posted an RFP on October 7, 2026 (due November 12, 2026) for a SaaS Computer Aided Dispatch solution addressing operational workflows, configurability, technical architecture, integration, security, and implementation support. The source shows limited activity directly aligned with traditional CAD design software; most recent opportunities reflect specialized applications of design and dispatch tools rather than generic CAD platforms for architects or engineers.

Activity concentrates in Florida and Michigan with scattered procurement in Georgia and California. Florida dominates with at least three active solicitations (Valencia College, Pembroke Pines, and references to Marion County's TriTech CAD interfaces), while Michigan, Georgia, and California each show one to two opportunities. Geographic spread suggests regional rather than national concentration. Recent opportunities span RFI, RFQ, RFP, and IFB notice types with response dates ranging from May through November 2026, indicating steady procurement velocity. No explicit set-asides or vendor preferences appear across the surveyed opportunities, though Valencia College's RFI and Pembroke Pines' IFB reference standard municipal preferences where applicable. The code shows active near-term procurement but primarily in specialized software niches—emergency dispatch, cloud collaboration, accessibility remediation, and educational platforms—rather than traditional architectural or engineering CAD tools.