UNSPSC 83111602: Satellite or earth communication systems services

UNSPSC 83111602 Satellite or earth communication systems services (Commodity) encompasses fiber-based metro ethernet transport, managed broadband connectivity for geographically isolated locations, satellite-based phone communications, and emergency communications infrastructure that state and local governments are actively procuring to extend WAN connectivity and supplement terrestrial networks where infrastructure gaps exist. The issuing bodies span state departments of information technology and transportation, counties, municipalities, school districts, and transit authorities, with repeat activity from Illinois Department of Information Technology, county parks and corrections departments, and public utilities. State procurement offices treat satellite and earth communication services as a critical layer in broader telecommunications portfolios, particularly when terrestrial fiber is unavailable or cost-prohibitive.

Recent opportunities demonstrate the code's scope in practice: the Illinois Department of Information Technology issued an RFQ (27448DOITTELECB53267, due July 30, 2026) for fiber-based metro ethernet to connect a Department of Transportation site across Illinois' Century Network, valued at $45,000, with a Small Business Set-Aside waived due to lack of qualified vendors. The County of San Mateo Parks Department posted an RFP (2026RFP00539, due July 3, 2026) for managed broadband connectivity services spanning terrestrial wireless, satellite, and multi-path systems for remote park operations, with 10% local small-business preference. Sauk County, Wisconsin solicited an inmate communications system (202601SCJ, due August 26, 2026) featuring Wi-Fi tablets and kiosks as part of a revenue-sharing agreement. Collier County, Florida issued a notice of intent to single-source Skybase Communications LLC for satellite push-to-talk services under the FloridaSatNet network (PUR19625, due July 22, 2026). The Orange County Transportation Authority requested maintenance support for mobile radio and mobile data terminal systems (IFB 250403, due July 27, 2026) at $200,000, requiring Harris and Conduent equipment expertise across paratransit fleet locations. Geographic activity concentrates in California (San Mateo County), Florida (Collier, Hillsborough), Illinois (Chicago, Hardin, statewide), Wisconsin (Sauk County), and Kansas (Wichita), with secondary solicitations in Texas, Georgia, Colorado, Washington, and Mississippi. Demand reflects state agency expansion of broadband infrastructure into underserved areas, corrections and public safety communications upgrades, and school district connectivity modernization—particularly where satellite or fixed wireless bridges terrestrial gaps.