UNSPSC 52161535: Digital voice recorders

UNSPSC 52161535 Digital voice recorders is a Commodity code that covers standalone audio recording devices, typically compact handheld units with built-in storage and playback capability used by state and local agencies for interviews, meetings, court proceedings, and departmental documentation. Recent state and local solicitations under this code show procurement of specific Sony ICD-UX570 models meeting precise technical specifications—high-sensitivity microphone, multiple recording modes, expandable memory, extended recording duration, and FM radio—delivered with original packaging, accessories, and warranty information. Beyond discrete device procurement, the code also captures integrated court recording systems bundled with audio-input hardware, software licensing, training, and support services, as exemplified by Florida's Division of Administrative Hearings procurement of Digital Court Recorder equipment with USB mixers and SAS subscriptions. Issuing bodies include county probation departments, state administrative agencies, and municipal watershed management departments, with the County of Orange Probation in California emerging as a repeat buyer (two separate Sony ICD-UX570 solicitations within the recent window).

Activity concentrates in California and Florida, with additional procurement documented in Texas and Illinois. The County of Orange Probation, California issued back-to-back IFBs for Sony ICD-UX570 units—a larger procurement (IFB3056901DV) of 400 units with a May 7, 2026 response date and a later, smaller procurement (IFB0573084702DV) for discontinued inventory with a June 18, 2026 deadline (since closed). Both incorporated 5% local small business and disabled veteran business enterprise preferences capped at $100,000, required performance and payment bonds, and mandated SAM.gov exclusion confirmation and FCC/RoHS/ISO 9001:2015 compliance. The Florida Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) procured Digital Court Recorder equipment and related services valued at $56,880 as a single-source purchase from BIS Digital, Inc., with a May 27, 2026 information deadline. Recent opportunities show firm fixed-price structures, vendor registration requirements through agency portals, next-day or faster parts availability mandates where applicable, and award criteria favoring lowest responsive, responsible bid.