UNSPSC 83112201: ATM asynchronous transfer mode managed network services

UNSPSC 83112201 ATM asynchronous transfer mode managed network services, a Commodity code, represents state and local procurement of fiber-based point-to-point metro ethernet transport connecting agency facilities to network hubs, alongside broadband ISP services supporting remote operations at geographically isolated or underserved sites. State and local governments soliciting under this code span state information technology departments, county transportation authorities, school districts, cities, and special-purpose authorities. Recent activity shows the Illinois Department of Information Technology procuring fiber metro ethernet for Department of Transportation sites (RFQ 27448DOITTELECB53267, due July 30, 2026, with a waived small business set-aside and $45,000 estimated value); San Mateo County Parks Department seeking managed broadband connectivity across park locations with topographical barriers, including satellite and terrestrial wireless technologies (RFP 2026RFP00539, due July 3, 2026, with local procurement preference); and Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) on behalf of multiple state agencies including Department of Corrections and state patrol requesting wireline ethernet or fixed wireless services across 29 sites statewide (RFQ 26RFQ023, due May 12, 2026). A Texas cooperative purchasing vehicle (Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative) established a network systems and supplies catalog discount contract (NET2628, proposals due July 28, 2026, $12.011 million estimated two-year expenditure) serving member districts across the state.

Procurement activity clusters in Illinois, California, Washington, Texas, and Mississippi, with broader representation across Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, and the District of Columbia. Representative current opportunities emphasize hybrid delivery models—fiber where available, satellite or fixed wireless for remote locations with infrastructure gaps. Issued bodies range from state IT departments managing statewide backbone networks to county and municipal governments addressing last-mile connectivity in parks, correctional facilities, and remote operational sites. Most recent opportunities weight cost heavily in evaluation (often 27–40 percent of scoring) while demanding 99.5–99.98 percent uptime, 24/7 support, and integration with legacy agency systems. Small business set-asides appear discretionary (waived in Illinois metro ethernet RFQ due to lack of qualified vendors; applied in San Mateo via local preference ordinance). Incumbent vendors are not identified in recent postings; award structures favor competitive sealed bidding or RFP processes, with contract terms typically ranging from one to five years with optional renewals. Geographic spread of recent activity and competitive structure suggest this code remains moderately active in state and local procurement, driven by rural broadband gaps, agency network modernization, and federal broadband program funding (BEAD) stimulating satellite and wireless network monitoring contracts.