UNSPSC 52161524: Radio receivers

UNSPSC 52161524 Radio receivers (Commodity) spans a narrower scope in state and local procurement than the abstract code name suggests—recent activity shows demand for integrated mobile and emergency communications systems rather than standalone receiver units. The School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida is soliciting inspection, installation, and repair services for vehicle camera, navigation, ridership, and communication systems across its fleet serving approximately 225,000 students, with the communications component encompassing two-way radio systems. Santa Clara County's Office of the Sheriff has posted two RFQs for Motorola radios and accessories within the past four months. The City of Phoenix is procuring in-building radio frequency coverage enhancement services for emergency responders using bi-directional amplifiers and distributed antenna systems at its three airports. These opportunities reveal a mix of issuing bodies—school districts, county sheriffs' offices, and city utilities—each treating radio and RF systems as embedded components within larger operational or fleet systems rather than as standalone procurement items.

Geographic activity clusters around Florida, California, and Arizona, with secondary activity in Texas and Minnesota. Representative recent opportunities include the Hillsborough County School Board's ITQ (due June 3, 2026) for vehicle communication and camera system services, Santa Clara County's RFQ for Motorola radios and accessories (due July 24, 2026), and the City of Phoenix's IFB for five-year in-building RF coverage enhancement (due July 10, 2026, contract commencing August 25, 2026). The Phoenix contract is subject to DBE-N requirements under 49 CFR Part 26. Sourcewell's cooperative purchasing RFP for law enforcement equipment (due June 16, 2026) encompasses radio and communications systems for participating public entities across Washington, Minnesota, and multiple other states and Canadian jurisdictions. Most recent solicitations specify three years of prior relevant experience, professional certifications (NICET or equivalent), and insurance requirements including commercial general liability coverage. Response activity suggests demand is episodic and project-driven rather than continuous.