UNSPSC 42132201: Medical glove boxes or dispensers

In this classification, this entry conforms with medical glove boxes or dispensers as validated against FDA product codes

UNSPSC 42132201 Medical glove boxes or dispensers is a Commodity code that in recent state and local procurement activity describes occupational medical surveillance services, baseline and periodic medical examinations for employee health and safety compliance, and associated medical record management and tracking. The code's recent activity reflects a mismatch between its nominal scope (physical dispensing equipment) and what state and local bodies are actually soliciting under it—issuing bodies are purchasing occupational health services and medical examination coordination rather than glove-box hardware. The Washington State Department of Transportation, Washington State Ferries division, is the primary recent buyer under this code, soliciting comprehensive occupational medical surveillance for shipyard workers, engine crew, deck crew, and asbestos team members across multiple ferry locations, with examinations conducted by board-certified occupational physicians and full medical record management including HIPAA compliance and 24/7 technical support.

The code shows limited recent activity concentrated in Washington State. The Washington State Ferries solicitation (RFP 20260825, due October 9, 2026) represents the only clearly aligned recent opportunity; a second posting (Sourcewell RFP #061626 for law enforcement equipment, due June 16, 2026) is unrelated to the code's scope and appears to be a categorization artifact. The Washington State Ferries contract term runs two years with optional extensions up to five additional one-year terms, uses cost-based scoring weighted 40 percent on price and 60 percent on non-cost capability factors, and anticipates award by November 30, 2026. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 31, 2026, and questions are due September 7, 2026. The code shows little relevant recent activity beyond the single Washington ferry system opportunity.