UNSPSC 42121603: Respiratory system veterinary products

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that is used in the respiratory system based medical treatment of animals. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 291739.

UNSPSC 42121603 Respiratory system veterinary products is a Commodity code. State and local governments solicit under this code primarily for veterinary pharmaceuticals, medications, and medical supplies supporting municipal animal shelters and county animal services operations. Recent opportunities characterize the work as as-needed supply contracts for vaccines, syringes, anesthetic drugs, euthanasia solutions, sutures, and related hospital supplies serving shelter animals—dogs, cats, small animals, and in some cases livestock—with delivery typically required within two days of order. Issuing bodies include municipal animal care services (City of San Antonio), county animal services divisions (Pinellas County, Harris County), and regional animal shelters (Williamson County). These are typically annual or multi-year supply contracts awarded on a lowest-responsive-bidder basis, often with the option for item-by-item or aggregate awards to multiple vendors.

Recent activity spans Texas, Florida, and California. Pinellas County Government issued ITB 26-0718 due September 24, 2026, seeking veterinary drugs and supplies for its Animal Services Department (which impounds over 10,000 animals annually) with an estimated annual budget of $25,000 and projected 36-month contract value of $75,000 commencing January 25, 2027; proposals must quote discounts from manufacturer's suggested retail price and comply with three mandatory Florida compliance certifications addressing alien transport, foreign ownership, and human trafficking. The City of San Antonio posted Solicitation 6100019772 on October 14, 2026, with bids due October 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time for an annual veterinary pharmaceuticals and miscellaneous supplies contract to support its municipally operated Animal Care Services; a pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter in Texas issued IFB 26IFB24 on April 23, 2026, requiring vendors to establish an online ordering portal, maintain firm pricing for three months, and deliver within two weeks via UPS or FedEx with optional 12-month contract extensions up to 36 months total.