UNSPSC 42142802: Vascular or compression socks

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product applies compression to the patient's feet and ankles to help enhance blood flow.

UNSPSC 42142802 Vascular or compression socks is a Commodity code that encompasses medical-grade compression hosiery and therapeutic socks procured by state and local health and human services agencies, school districts, and cooperative purchasing organizations serving public entities. State and local buyers acquire these products primarily as components of broader durable medical equipment (DME) procurement programs supporting rehabilitation services, occupational health programs, and special education supplies catalogs. The code sits at the intersection of medical device procurement and general supplies purchasing, with issuing bodies including state health commissions, regional education service cooperatives, city fire and police departments, and school districts.

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission represents the most substantial recent activity under this code, having issued a Request for Proposals on May 4, 2026 (RFP HHS0017173, proposals due June 2, 2026) for Master Contracts for Durable Medical Equipment and Services supporting the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services program across eleven geographic regions in Texas, with cumulative compensation not to exceed $5,000,000 over the contract term through August 31, 2031. The procurement encompasses respiratory supplies, orthotics and prosthetics, positioning devices, medical equipment, and assistive technology products supporting individuals with traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries. Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative in Kilgore, Texas posted a separate Invitation for Catalog Discount Bid (SPE2628, due October 1, 2026) for special education and supplies with estimated expenditures of $2,713,541 over a two-year term, indicating multi-vendor awards with previous awards encompassing 99 vendors. Recent activity concentrates in Texas, with limited additional opportunities identified in the current source materials. The Texas HHS procurement includes a 21.1 percent Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) set-aside and mandates HUB subcontracting plans; all respondents must demonstrate financial solvency, hold medical device manufacturer or distributor licenses, and comply with CMS DMEPOS fee schedules and quality standards.