UNSPSC 83112500: Backbone capacities

UNSPSC 83112500 Backbone capacities is a Class code that encompasses fiber-based point-to-point metro Ethernet transport services, managed broadband connectivity solutions for remote operations, and enterprise-grade wide area network infrastructure connecting agency locations to regional network hubs. State and local governments are procuring under this code for last-mile WAN connectivity, satellite-based emergency communications networks, and flexible multi-path broadband solutions serving geographically isolated facilities and correctional institutions where terrestrial infrastructure is limited or unreliable. Issuing bodies span state departments (Illinois Department of Information Technology, Colorado Broadband Office, Washington Technology Solutions), county governments (San Mateo County Parks Department, Collier County, Orange County Transportation Authority), and Washington State agencies coordinating through regional technology procurement offices. The mix reflects both administrative-backbone infrastructure (state fiber networks, agency interconnections) and operational-edge services (parks systems, correctional facilities, transportation authorities).

Recent activity concentrates in the West and Midwest, with prominent solicitations in Illinois, California, Wisconsin, Florida, Washington, and Colorado. The Illinois Department of Information Technology posted an RFQ in July 2026 for 100 MB fiber-based metro Ethernet connecting a Department of Transportation site to Illinois Century Network POPs across 15 designated locations, with quotes due July 30, 2026 under RFQ 27448DOITTELECB53267, estimated at $45,000 and structured on total cost of ownership (monthly recurring charges plus non-recurring installation costs). San Mateo County Parks Department issued RFP 2026RFP00539 in early July 2026 seeking managed broadband connectivity for remote field operations across isolated park locations with limited infrastructure, with proposals due July 3, 2026 and local procurement preferences (5–10% credits) applying. Washington Technology Solutions solicited wireline Ethernet and fixed wireless services across 29 Washington State sites in April 2026 under RFQ 26RFQ023, with responses due May 12, 2026, requiring guaranteed installation intervals of 60–250 days and bandwidth ranging from 10 Mbps to 1 Gigabit per site. Collier County's single-source procurement (PUR19625, June 2026) for satellite-based push-to-talk communications through Skybase Communications' FloridaSatNet addresses backbone capacity for emergency responder networks where terrestrial congestion is critical. The code shows sustained demand for last-mile, high-availability WAN infrastructure and emerging interest in satellite backbone alternatives for resilience.