UNSPSC 81161717: IT non outsourced data network

Refers to migrating parts of a network to third-party company services in order to effectively shift the burden of administration and operation away from an enterprise.

UNSPSC 81161717, IT non outsourced data network, is a Commodity code tracking fiber-based and wireless last-mile connectivity services that state and local governments are procuring to link agency locations to network backbone infrastructure and to support remote operations. Recent solicitations show governments buying Metro Ethernet transport, broadband ISP services, wireline Ethernet, fixed wireless connectivity, and managed remote field broadband—predominantly to connect isolated facilities, correctional institutions, park systems, and municipal infrastructure to centralized network points of presence or internet service providers. The issuing-body mix spans state departments of information technology, county transportation authorities and parks departments, city utilities and public libraries, school districts, and special-purpose authorities managing correctional facilities and airport operations. Illinois, Washington, Florida, Texas, California, Georgia, Mississippi, Colorado, and Kansas see active procurement under this code, with repeat buyers including state IT procurement offices (Illinois DoIT, WaTech in Washington, Texas DIR) and individual county and municipal agencies.

Representative recent opportunities include the Illinois Department of Information Technology's July 2026 RFQ for fiber-based Metro Ethernet transport connecting the Department of Transportation's Hardin Bridge location to an Illinois Century Network point of presence (100 MB bandwidth, estimated contract value $45,000, due July 30, 2026); San Mateo County Parks Department's July 2026 RFP for managed broadband connectivity services supporting remote field operations across park locations using terrestrial wireless, satellite, or multi-path systems (local procurement preference applies, due July 3, 2026); and WaTech's April 2026 RFQ for wireline Ethernet or fixed wireless services across 29 Washington State sites including correctional facilities, state patrol, and county government locations (bandwidth 10 Mbps to 1 Gbps, 60–250 day installation intervals, pre-proposal conference May 1, 2026, due May 12, 2026). The Texas Department of Information Resources issued a May 2026 RFO for cellular, wireless, pager, and satellite voice and data services across the Texas Agency Network (indefinite-quantity, multiple-award, VetHUB 23.70% subcontracting goal where probable, due July 23, 2026). Activity spans both competitive RFPs and RFQs and cooperative purchasing vehicles; fiber and fixed wireless dominate delivery-method discussions in recent awards.