UNSPSC 42132117: Surgical pre-operative or operating pads

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that provides a pre formed padding capability in a surgical or preoperative setting. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 961100.

UNSPSC 42132117 Surgical pre-operative or operating pads is a Commodity code that in recent state and local solicitations covers emergency response and disaster recovery equipment systems far broader than surgical contexts—specifically, temporary shelter infrastructure including pipes, drapes, privacy screens, sound-absorbing materials, entrance systems, and ground mats deployed in emergency operations. State and local governments soliciting under this code include county emergency management and purchasing offices, along with cooperative purchasing vehicles like Sourcewell that aggregate demand across multiple jurisdictions, school districts, and public entities to establish framework agreements for law enforcement and emergency equipment.

Recent activity shows geographic spread across Texas and the Pacific Northwest, with Denton County, Texas issuing ITB 25-2888 for pipes and drapes equipment with 24-hour mobilization requirements and a contract term through May 31, 2027 plus four optional one-year renewals (due April 23, 2026), and Sourcewell on behalf of participating entities in Washington state (Franklin County, Grant County, Grays Harbor County, Chelan County, and Yakima County) issuing RFP 061626 for law enforcement equipment with a June 16, 2026 response deadline. Both solicitations are cooperative or multi-entity procurements designed to establish contracting solutions for ongoing use across numerous public bodies. The Denton County opportunity requires 24/7 availability, comprehensive insurance with $500,000 public liability, OSHA and federal labor compliance, FEMA documentation, Build America Buy America compliance, and prevailing wage adherence under the Davis-Bacon Act.