UNSPSC 41132004: Fresh frozen plasma

Plasma is the yellowish liquid portion of whole blood that contains all clotting factors.. It is administered to treat bleeding disorders. Plasma extracted within 18 hours of donation is "fresh", but is then frozen to allow a 12 month shelf life.

UNSPSC 41132004 Fresh frozen plasma (Commodity) covers blood-product supply and delivery services to public hospitals and health systems. The County of San Mateo's recent RFP for San Mateo Medical Center illustrates the scope: the contract calls for twice-daily delivery Monday through Friday and once-daily weekend delivery of red blood cells, fresh frozen plasma, platelets, and pooled cryoprecipitate, paired with immunohematology and reference laboratory support. Issuing bodies under this code are primarily county health departments and public hospital systems procuring on behalf of acute-care facilities and outpatient clinics. Vendors must hold FDA, CLIA, AABB, and Deemed Status certifications, carry state-level blood-product licenses, maintain $1 million general and automobile liability and professional liability insurance, and demonstrate five years of prior blood-product distribution experience. Compliance with HIPAA Business Associate requirements, Section 504 accessibility standards, and corporate compliance codes is mandatory.

The San Mateo County RFP, due August 28, 2026, represents the most recent publicly posted activity under the code and signals active procurement from public health systems in California. The County's Procurement Preference for Local Businesses Ordinance applies a 5 to 10 percentage point preference to local businesses, nonprofits, small businesses, and micro businesses; the contract is structured as a five-year term with best-value award criteria and no stated renewal options. Based on 2025 usage data, San Mateo Medical Center anticipates annual demand of 49 units of fresh frozen plasma alongside 888 units of red blood cells, 85 units of single-donor platelets, and 8 units of pooled cryoprecipitate. No incumbent vendor or contract value was disclosed.