UNSPSC 81161900: Cloud-based hardware as a service

Cloud or web-based service consisting of a fully bundled offering which includes a lifecycle workplace management solution structured and packaged around standardized hardware configurations and priced as a monthly subscription fee on a per device basis.

UNSPSC 81161900 Cloud-based hardware as a service is a Class code that spans cloud-hosted software platforms, managed services, and licensing arrangements that state and local governments procure to modernize legacy systems and support operational workflows. Recent state and local solicitations show this code applied to a broad range of cloud software implementations: systems for federal funds tracking, immunization data management, student success platforms, enterprise resource planning, learning management, facilities asset management, procurement workflow automation, and licensing compliance. The issuing bodies reflect a diverse mix of state agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Oregon Department of Administrative Services, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs), universities (University of Houston-Downtown, University of Georgia, University of North Carolina, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Texas State Technical College, Wharton County Junior College), counties (Orange County Transportation Authority, Pinellas County, San Mateo County, Wake County), cities (Austin, Southlake), and special-purpose districts (State Library of Oregon, Colorado State Patrol). The code sees heavy activity in Texas, Oregon, Georgia, and California, with recent opportunities spanning Florida, Wisconsin, Colorado, and North Carolina.

Representative recent opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's RFI for a Federal Funds Tracking System (FFTS) replacement posted July 16, 2026, soliciting commercially available SaaS or hosted architecture solutions with TX-RAMP Level 2 readiness; the Oregon Department of Administrative Services' RFP for a cloud-based ALERT Immunization Information System consolidating legacy platforms into a single cloud-hosted environment (proposals due August 3, 2026) supporting 8.2 million patient records and 105 million immunizations with December 2027 go-live target and 5–10 year initial contract term; the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's RFO for a cloud-based Learning Management System serving 35,000 employees (due August 6, 2026) with TX-RAMP Level 2 certification and 3 percent VetHUB subcontracting requirement; and the City of Austin's RFP for a cloud-based Enterprise Asset Management system for Austin Water Department (due August 18, 2026) supporting 500+ concurrent users with 99.9 percent uptime SLA and MBE/WBE compliance plan requirements. Cloud-native SaaS delivery, TX-RAMP or equivalent security certification, HIPAA and FERPA compliance, data migration at scale, integration with existing systems, and comprehensive implementation and ongoing support are consistent requirements across this code's recent activity.