UNSPSC 43233400: Utility and device driver software

Software that enables peripherals to interface with the computer, virus protection and backup programs management of a computer network

UNSPSC 43233400 Utility and device driver software is a Class code that encompasses system software, security software, and platform-licensing procurement across state and local government. State and local agencies are buying identity management platforms, cybersecurity software suites, application security testing tools, classroom and device management software, and SCADA system upgrades and support services under this code. Recent solicitations show school districts, county governments, state departments, and universities procuring software licensing renewals, cloud-based analytics and management platforms, and integrated compliance and operational software for utilities and government IT infrastructure.

School districts and county governments dominate recent activity under this code. Jordan School District (Utah) issued an IFB for an identity management platform and a separate IFB for Windows device management software (Ivanti); it also posted an RFP for classroom and computer lab management software serving a multi-award structure. Sacramento County posted an RFB for an Application Security Testing platform with mandatory pre-bid meeting and local preference provisions. The University of Mississippi and University of Southern Mississippi both issued bids for software renewals and security appliances. State of Texas through DIR is procuring comprehensive Security Operations services (DIR-CPO-STS-602) and network wireless services (TEX-AN-WPS). State of Illinois has issued multiple IFBs for threat intelligence software (Recorded Future) and identity risk solutions (Experian). Activity is concentrated in Utah (Jordan School District repeat buyer), California (Sacramento County, Orange County), Florida (Pinellas County, Jacksonville), Mississippi (multiple university and school district bids), Texas (state DIR and municipal), Georgia (Jackson County, Cherokee County), and the Northeast (Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts). Representative recent opportunities include Jordan School District's IFB 27TH03 for Tools4Ever identity management with due date July 16, 2026 (sole-source specification, 66,500 annual licenses); Sacramento County RFB 2026-RFB-0064 for an Application Security Testing platform with due date July 29, 2026 (integration with GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps; FedRAMP/GOVRAMP preference); and State of Texas DIR-CPO-STS-602 for Security Operations services (Security Center of Excellence, SOC, vulnerability management; 26% HUB subcontracting goal; anticipated award February 2027 with September 1, 2027 start). The code shows sustained activity in security, identity, and operational software across education, government, and utility sectors.