UNSPSC 42131713: ASTM rated surgical masks/ tie back mask

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that has been ASTM rated that is intended to be worn by health professionals during surgery to catch the bacteria shed in liquid droplets and aerosols from the wearer's mouth and nose.

UNSPSC 42131713 ASTM rated surgical masks/tie back mask is a Commodity code that covers disposable protective respiratory equipment meeting American Society for Testing and Materials standards, procured by state and local government entities for occupational health and safety compliance, emergency preparedness, and general operational use. State and local buyers—including state departments, counties, cities, school districts, and transit authorities—source these masks through both individual agency purchases and cooperative purchasing agreements to meet regulatory mandates, infection control protocols, and employee safety requirements. The masks serve healthcare facilities, transportation systems, law enforcement, and administrative staff across diverse jurisdictions seeking compliant personal protective equipment at volume pricing.

Recent procurement activity shows limited direct solicitations specifically for ASTM-rated surgical masks under this Commodity code. The most recent state and local opportunities posted under this code do not directly align with mask procurement: NASPO ValuePoint's RFP 1433 for Medical Supplies (due November 9, 2026, with South Dakota as administering state) and Sourcewell's RFP #061626 for Law Enforcement Equipment (due June 16, 2026) represent broader cooperative purchasing vehicles that may include masks as component line items within larger medical or protective-equipment contracts, but neither solicitation targets masks as a primary deliverable. A Washington State Department of Transportation occupational medical surveillance RFP (RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026) focuses on physician-supervised medical examinations rather than mask supply. The code shows minimal recent standalone or dedicated mask procurement activity; opportunities are concentrated within multi-commodity medical or safety-equipment cooperative agreements rather than category-specific awards.