UNSPSC 12352501: Formaldehydes

UNSPSC 12352501 Formaldehydes, a Commodity code, captures therapeutic-grade formaldehyde solutions that state and local governments procure primarily for aquaculture and wildlife management. The State of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources' recent IFB JF26-86 illustrates the core scope: the state solicited 150 55-gallon barrels of FDA-approved 37% formaldehyde (formalin) for fish hatchery parasite and egg treatment, with delivery to two hatchery locations and annual consumption forecasts ranging from 30 to 150 barrels over a five-year contract term. State fish and wildlife departments appear to be the primary issuing bodies under this code, purchasing formaldehyde as a regulated therapeutic chemical for operational hatchery management rather than as a general chemical commodity.

The recent opportunity record shows activity concentrated in the Mountain West region. Utah's State Division of Purchasing conducted the most recent solicitation, with bids due June 16, 2026, evaluated on cost per barrel inclusive of freight under F.O.B. Destination terms. Vendors must meet FDA approval, carry minimum general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate, and guarantee pricing for one year; the state reserves the right to terminate the five-year contract without cause on thirty days' notice. A second opportunity listed in the source (Bibb County School District roofing project) is not aligned with formaldehyde procurement and does not reflect activity under this code. The formaldehyde Commodity code shows limited recent activity; state and local buyers should monitor fish and wildlife procurement channels and hatchery operations budgets for future solicitations.