UNSPSC 83112203: VPN virtual private network managed network services

UNSPSC 83112203 VPN virtual private network managed network services is a Commodity code that covers managed network connectivity services including VPNs, metro ethernet transport, broadband ISP services, and related wide-area network infrastructure that state and local governments procure to connect distributed facilities, remote field operations, and correctional institutions. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers using this code for fiber-based metro ethernet transport, satellite and terrestrial broadband connectivity, managed cybersecurity infrastructure underpinning network security, and turnkey inmate telephone and video visitation systems with integrated network components—revealing a scope that extends beyond traditional VPN software to encompass the full spectrum of managed connectivity and network-dependent communication systems.

State departments dominate recent activity, with the Illinois Department of Information Technology, California Department of Technology, and Texas Department of Information Resources issuing multiple solicitations; county and municipal governments (San Mateo County Parks, Orange County Transportation Authority, Collier County, Hillsborough County, and Wichita) also procure under this code. Illinois and California show the most recent density of opportunities. Representative recent solicitations include the Illinois Department of Information Technology's fiber-based metro ethernet RFQ for DOT bridge connectivity (due July 30, 2026, estimated $45,000), San Mateo County Parks' managed broadband connectivity RFP for remote field operations across park locations with 99.5% uptime (due July 3, 2026), the California Department of Technology's CALNET Managed Cybersecurity Services IFB across four service categories with multivendor award (bids due September 14, 2026), and WaTech's wireline ethernet and fixed wireless services RFQ across 29 Washington State sites (due May 12, 2026). Set-asides vary: San Mateo applies local and small-business preferences; California permits DVBE incentives; Illinois waived small-business set-aside on the metro ethernet work citing no qualified small vendors. Contract terms typically span one to three years with optional renewals, and pricing is structured as monthly recurring charges plus non-recurring installation costs.