UNSPSC 45121523: Astronomical camera

A camera which is used for astronomical observation by taking the precise picture of the celestial body.

UNSPSC 45121523 Astronomical camera (Commodity) covers camera equipment and imaging systems procured by state and local governments for surveillance, security, forensic documentation, and facility monitoring—a scope substantially broader than the code's nominal framing. Recent solicitations show state and local bodies buying IP-based surveillance systems with networked recording capability, brand-specific replacements for end-of-life facility cameras, forensic-grade mirrorless camera systems for evidence documentation, and turnkey automated traffic enforcement programs that incorporate video capture and processing. The issuing bodies span municipal police and tax collection departments, county offices, city technology services divisions, public housing authorities, and school districts. Activity is distributed across multiple states, with recent opportunities in Florida (Tampa Police, Gulfport, Fort Myers, Pembroke Pines, San Mateo), Connecticut (New London Board of Education), Mississippi (Gulfport Police Department), Minnesota (Sourcewell cooperative), and other jurisdictions.

Representative recent opportunities include the City of Tampa Police Department's RFQ 26-P-00224 (due April 1, 2026) for Nikon Z6 II mirrorless cameras and macro ring flash units to upgrade latent fingerprint processing; the County of San Mateo Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office RFP for a high-definition IP-based surveillance system with Axis and Tyco/ExacqVision integration for a 650-square-foot satellite office (proposals due April 1, 2026, with mandatory pre-proposal site walk-through on March 10, 2026); the City of Pembroke Pines RFB seeking Axis network cameras for end-of-life replacement across city facilities (due February 12, 2026); the City of Gulfport sealed-bid procurement for solar-powered and 120V-powered deployable camera systems for the Police Department (due May 7, 2026); and the New London Board of Education RFP for brand-specific UniFi camera equipment (G6 Pro Dome, G6 PTZ, G6 180-degree models) with authorized distributor requirement (due May 19, 2026). Most solicitations emphasize vendor qualifications, insurance requirements, and integration with existing infrastructure; several apply local business preferences or encourage minority and women-owned business participation.