UNSPSC 81161713: Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network/Aeronautical telecommunications network services

The ATS Message Handling System (AMHS), which has been defined in the ICAO Aeronautical Telecommunication Network (ATN) standards, is intended to be a replacement for the current Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunications Network (AFTN).

UNSPSC 81161713 Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network/Aeronautical telecommunications network services is a Commodity code that classifies voice, data, and integrated communications systems for aviation facilities, emergency operations, and specialized remote or emergency-response environments. State and local governments are soliciting under this code for audio-visual services supporting hybrid meetings with Zoom integration and recording, low-earth-orbit satellite internet connectivity for emergency management and siren networks, telecommunications wiring and cabling infrastructure, unified communications and voice network services, and mobile radio and mobile data terminal maintenance. Issuing bodies span state departments (Texas Education Agency, Washington Military Department, Illinois Department of Information Technology, Texas Department of Information Resources), counties (Orange County Transportation Authority, Collier County, San Mateo County), cities (Austin, Doral, Detroit, Ocala), school districts (Fort Bend ISD, Temple ISD, Northside ISD, Eugene School District 4J, Parkway School District), and independent authorities (Peachtree City Airport Authority). State departments and school districts appear as repeat buyers across multiple service categories.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Florida, Illinois, California, Georgia, Oregon, and Washington. Representative opportunities include the Texas Education Agency's RFP 701-27-001 for audio-visual services supporting hybrid council meetings (response due October 21, 2026), the Washington Military Department's RFP27014 for low-earth-orbit satellite internet to support emergency management and continuity communications across Washington counties (response due December 3, 2026), the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology's IFB for redundant metro ethernet transport to Department of Corrections facilities (response due October 20, 2026), Fort Bend Independent School District's RFP27007RA for districtwide life-safety managed facilities voice network and managed communication services (response due October 21, 2026), and the City of Austin's RFP8100JNH3000 for enterprise telephony and unified communications system replacement at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport with premises-based voice platform requirement (response due August 27, 2026). Procurement activity remains active through late 2026 and into early 2027, with several opportunities showing extended timelines for implementation and transition planning.