UNSPSC 52161511: Radios

UNSPSC 52161511 Radios is a Commodity code covering radio equipment and components that state and local governments procure for emergency response, law enforcement, and facility communications. Recent state and local solicitations show two distinct purchasing streams: turnkey in-building radio frequency coverage systems using distributed antenna systems and bi-directional amplifiers for emergency responder communications, and off-the-shelf Motorola radios and accessories for law enforcement operations. Issuing bodies include municipal finance departments managing citywide emergency communications infrastructure, county sheriffs' offices acquiring operational equipment, and cooperative purchasing vehicles serving multiple jurisdictions. The code sees activity from cities, counties, and regional cooperative purchasing organizations that aggregate demand across law enforcement and public safety agencies.

The City of Phoenix Finance Central Procurement posted IFB 26-0355 on July 17, 2026, seeking sealed offers for in-building radio frequency coverage enhancement services with a response deadline of July 10, 2026 and a five-year contract term commencing August 25, 2026; the scope includes turnkey emergency responder radio coverage system design, installation, testing, and optimization compliant with NFPA 1225 and UL 2524 standards, subject to DBE-N program requirements. Santa Clara County Office of the Sheriff has posted two RFQs for Motorola radios and accessories—one on July 16, 2026 due July 24, 2026, and an earlier one on June 9, 2026 due June 17, 2026—indicating repeat procurement activity for law enforcement communications equipment. Sourcewell, acting as a Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, issued RFP 061626 on May 12, 2026 due June 16, 2026 for law enforcement equipment to establish cooperative contracting solutions across participating entities in Washington state (including Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima counties) and additional jurisdictions throughout the United States and Canada. Recent activity centers in the Southwest (Arizona) and Pacific Northwest (Washington, California), with opportunities spanning municipal emergency communications infrastructure and recurring law enforcement equipment procurement.