UNSPSC 43232913: Bridge software

Bridge software is a software used in a device which forwards traffic between network segments based on data link layer information. These segments would have a common network layer address.

UNSPSC 43232913 Bridge software (Commodity) covers implementation, licensing, and support of specialized software systems that state and local governments use to manage complex operational workflows, integrate data across agencies, and handle real-time transactions in transit, emergency response, healthcare compliance, workforce development, and municipal administration. Recent solicitations show the code encompasses transit CAD/AVL systems tracking bus fleets in real time, learning management systems serving state correctional employees, EHR privacy monitoring for healthcare centers, case management platforms for labor and social services, and data platform transitions replacing legacy systems—a span that reflects the code's broad application to mission-critical bridging software rather than a single product category.

Issuing bodies soliciting under this code include state departments (Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Florida Department of Transportation, Washington Department of Health), city procurement offices (Philadelphia, Alexandria, Tucson, Santa Monica, Atlanta, Salem), county governments (Hillsborough County Florida, Marion County Florida, Collier County Florida, Waukesha County Wisconsin), transit authorities (DASH in Alexandria Virginia, Maritime Metro Transit in Manitowoc Wisconsin), universities (University of Mississippi, Kennesaw State University), regional commissions (Atlanta Regional Commission), and special-purpose districts (Salem Housing Authority). Geographic spread is wide, with recent activity in Texas, Florida, Washington, Georgia, Virginia, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Illinois, and Mississippi, with Texas and Florida particularly active. Representative recent opportunities include the City of Alexandria RFP for a CAD/AVL system supporting 115-vehicle fleet operations with cloud hosting and enterprise licensing (due August 18, 2026), the Texas Department of Criminal Justice RFO for a Learning Management System serving 35,000 employees with VetHUB subcontracting (due August 6, 2026), the Washington State Department of Health RFQQ for Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) implementation with $2.298 million ceiling (due July 23, 2026), and the City of Santa Monica RFP for tax and permit software consolidating $165 million in annual revenues (due May 26, 2026). The code shows consistent activity across competitive RFPs and RFOs, sole-source renewals, and cooperative purchasing vehicles—signaling a mature procurement category with established vendor relationships alongside periodic system replacements.