UNSPSC 52161522: Radio frequency scanners

UNSPSC 52161522 Radio frequency scanners is a Commodity code that encompasses emergency responder radio systems, two-way radio equipment, in-building RF coverage enhancement, and related communication infrastructure that state and local governments procure for dispatch, fleet operations, security, and emergency response. State and local issuing bodies under this code include school districts, cities, counties, sheriff offices, universities, and cooperative purchasing vehicles that aggregate demand across multiple jurisdictions. The scope spans equipment procurement (Motorola radios, mobile devices, stationary communication units), design and installation services for distributed antenna systems and bi-directional amplifiers, inspection and repair labor for fleet-mounted communication systems, and turnkey RF enhancement projects compliant with emergency responder standards such as NFPA 1225 and UL 2524.

Recent activity shows a geographic spread across Florida, California, Texas, Arizona, and Washington, with Santa Clara County appearing twice in the recent record. Representative opportunities include the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida's ITQ for vehicle camera, navigation, and communication system inspection, installation, and repair services (due June 3, 2026); the City of Phoenix's IFB for five-year in-building radio frequency coverage enhancement using bi-directional amplifiers and distributed antenna systems across municipal airports and city facilities (due July 10, 2026, with a contract term commencing August 25, 2026, and subject to DBE-N compliance under 49 CFR Part 26); Santa Clara County Sheriff's two RFQs for Motorola radios and accessories posted July 16 and June 9, 2026; and Sourcewell's RFP on behalf of participating counties in Washington, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima counties, plus broader jurisdictions nationwide, for law enforcement equipment (due June 16, 2026). The Texas A&M University System's RFP for an IP-based operational communications system at the BCDC facility in Bryan, Texas (deadline April 6, 2026) demonstrates demand from higher-education entities. Cooperative purchasing mechanisms (Sourcewell) and multi-year service contracts (Phoenix's five-year term) are common structuring approaches.