UNSPSC 42121512: Veterinary speculums

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that is a tool designed to inspect the orifices of animals. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901819.

UNSPSC 42121512 Veterinary speculums (Commodity) encompasses diagnostic and treatment supplies that state and local governments procure for animal control shelters, veterinary clinics, and domestic animal services. Recent solicitations show that jurisdictions are buying not only speculums but broader veterinary supply portfolios—medications, syringes, needles, gauze, sutures, surgical instruments, euthanasia solutions, vaccines, and hospital supplies—through as-needed supply agreements with authorized distributors and pharmaceutical vendors. County governments are the dominant issuing bodies, particularly Florida counties (Orange, Pinellas, Collier, and Hillsborough) and California counties (San Mateo), along with Arizona and Texas counties. Orange County, Florida has posted multiple veterinary supply RFPs with the intent to make multiple awards, and Pinellas County issued an ITB for veterinary drugs and supplies with an estimated $75,000 three-year contract value. San Mateo County has solicited veterinary supplies twice in the past three months under IFB mechanisms with three-year terms and as-needed ordering. Hillsborough County issued an ITB for maintenance and calibration of medical equipment at animal facilities, and Collier County pursued a single-source procurement for a portable X-ray radiography system for domestic animal services. These jurisdictions typically require vendors to meet three-year or longer contract terms, deliver within two to five business days, maintain substantial liability insurance ($1 million per occurrence), comply with E-Verify, and provide detailed usage reporting by department.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida and California, with secondary activity in Arizona and Texas. Florida counties dominate the sample: Orange County (RFP Y26-176 for veterinary supplies, responses due October 8, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST via OpenGov), Pinellas County (ITB 26-0718 for veterinary drugs and supplies, estimated $75,000 over 36 months commencing January 25, 2027), Collier County (single-source for MinXray portable X-ray system through August 2, 2031), and Hillsborough County (ITB 7-ITB-26-00293 for medical equipment maintenance, $80,000 over two years). San Mateo County, California issued two IFBs for veterinary supplies (IFB 2026-IFB-00592 and IFB 2026-IFB-00553, both three-year terms with as-needed delivery within three business days). Outside these concentrations, Pinal County, Arizona issued RFP 264131 for veterinary services (June 4, 2026 deadline, contract commencing June 17, 2026) and Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter in Texas solicited an IFB (due April 23, 2026) for pharmaceuticals and clinic supplies with a one-year initial term and optional 24-month extensions. Authorized distributors and manufacturers dominate responses; vendors must register with Florida Division of Corporations or equivalent state registration, maintain online ordering systems, and comply with local business preference ordinances where applicable.