UNSPSC 12141806: Sodium Na

UNSPSC 12141806 Sodium Na is a Commodity code that encompasses chemical supplies and reagents used in laboratory testing, water treatment, forensic analysis, and pharmaceutical applications across state and local agencies. Recent state and local solicitations under this code reflect demand for both commodity chemicals (caustic soda, calcium hypochlorite, sodium fluoride, sodium permanganate) and specialized laboratory reagents (drug standards, diagnostic test kits, filtration products). Water utilities and public health laboratories dominate the buying base, with municipal water departments procuring bulk treatment chemicals and state health and forensic agencies purchasing laboratory-grade reagents and diagnostic supplies. The City of Meriden's Department of Public Utilities issued an ITB for water treatment chemicals including caustic soda, sodium fluoride, and sodium permanganate on June 25, 2026; the State of California procured brand-specific drug standards and diagnostic testing kits (Shiga Toxin QuikChek) through sealed-bid solicitations in February and May 2026; and the District of Columbia Department of Forensic Sciences issued multiple rapid-turnaround procurements for laboratory consumables and specialized reagents in April and May 2026.

Activity clusters heavily in California, Texas, Florida, and the District of Columbia, with secondary presence in Connecticut and Colorado. California issues brand-name-restricted solicitations for specialized laboratory reagents and diagnostic materials, often with mandatory Certified Business Enterprise documentation and HIPAA compliance requirements. The City of Meriden exemplifies municipal water utility procurement, requiring NSF certification, Build America Buy America Act compliance for certain items, and delivery within five business days at rates locked for one year. Texas A&M University and Harris County, Texas both pursue chemistry and forensic supplies through competitive ITBs with firm annual pricing and performance guarantees. The geographic spread reflects concentration among larger state health departments, university research operations, and municipal water and wastewater systems, with response windows typically five to twenty-one days and award criteria emphasizing lowest responsible bidder, local vendor preference, and multi-item bidder status where applicable.