UNSPSC 83112406: DSL digital subscriber line

UNSPSC 83112406 DSL digital subscriber line is a Commodity code covering fiber-based and fixed wireless last-mile broadband connectivity services that state and local governments procure to link remote facilities, parks, correctional institutions, and municipal operations to network points of presence or the public internet. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers treating this code broadly to encompass not only legacy DSL but modern alternatives—metro ethernet, managed broadband connectivity with terrestrial wireless and satellite-based options, and integrated multi-path systems—reflecting the evolution of what "digital subscriber line" means in practice as fiber and wireless have displaced copper DSL. The issuing bodies span state information technology departments, county parks and corrections systems, municipal utilities, transportation authorities, and school districts, with Illinois Department of Information Technology and Washington State technology service providers emerging as repeat buyers. Work currently solicited under the code includes point-to-point metro ethernet transport (Illinois DOT Hardin Bridge site, July 2026 RFQ due date), managed broadband for geographically isolated park operations (San Mateo County Parks, July 2026 RFP), wireline ethernet and fixed wireless infrastructure across multiple state agencies (Washington State, May 2026 RFQ), and broadband ISP services for correctional facilities (Washington State correctional centers and state offices, June 2026 RFQ).

The geographic spread centers on California, Illinois, Washington, Texas, and Florida, with activity also in Colorado, Georgia, Mississippi, and other states. Representative recent opportunities include Illinois Department of Information Technology's fiber-based metro ethernet transport to connect DOT's Hardin Bridge location to an ICN Point of Presence across fifteen designated sites, with $45,000 estimated contract value and 99.98% availability required; San Mateo County Parks' managed broadband connectivity for remote field operations supporting nine park sites with flexible terrestrial wireless, satellite, or multi-path solutions, including 99.5% uptime and 24/7 support; and Washington Technology Solutions' wireline ethernet or fixed wireless services across 29 state sites ranging from 10 Mbps to 1 Gbps capacity with guaranteed installation intervals of 60–250 days depending on site complexity. Set-asides and preferences vary by issuing body—San Mateo applies local procurement preference (5–10% equalization points for local and small businesses), while Illinois waived small business set-asides after finding no qualified SBSA vendors capable of providing fiber metro ethernet. All recent opportunities emphasize firm, all-inclusive pricing with no pass-through surcharges, uptime guarantees backed by service credits, and integration with existing state or municipal infrastructure.