UNSPSC 42142902: Eyeglass lenses

In this classification, this commodity indicates the actual lenses of product the uses a single lens to correct flawed vision in a human. US FDA regulates Eyeglass lenses under 21 CFR 886.5844 and under FDA product code HQG. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 900140.

UNSPSC 42142902 Eyeglass lenses is a Commodity code covering prescription and specialty lens products and related fitting services that state and local governments procure for employee wellness programs, institutional healthcare, correctional facilities, and public safety operations. The work spans single-vision, bifocal, progressive, and specialty lenses (polycarbonate, tinted, blue light blocking, slab-off), along with frames, adjustable components, and fitting labor. Issuing bodies include state health and human services agencies, county governments, university health systems, and county employee benefit programs. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Harris County, and the County of San Mateo have all posted opportunities under this code in the past four months, indicating steady procurement activity across institutional and municipal buyers in the Southwest and California.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and California. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued an IFB (HHS0017589) in June 2026 for prescription eyeglasses, frames, and fitting services for the Mexia State Supported Living Center, with bids due July 15, 2026 and historical annual spending of $48,370.65 on the same services; the contract runs September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027 with one optional renewal year. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center posted IFB 739-SL3809803 in June 2026 for optical supplies (frames, lenses, slab-off services, and accessories) to serve 19 Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison facilities, with bids due July 17, 2026 and a HUB Subcontracting Plan required. Harris County issued RFO KJ09102026 in September 2026 for optical retail and dispensing services, due October 2, 2026. The County of San Mateo released an Informal RFP (2026RFPINFORMAL00219) in May 2026 for comprehensive prescription safety glasses including consultation, fitting, employee training, and a web-based platform for county employees, due January 2, 2026 (note: date appears retroactive in source), with local business preferences under Chapter 2.89 and estimated contract value under $200,000. Sourcewell, a State of Minnesota cooperative, posted RFP 061626 in May 2026 for law enforcement equipment available to multiple states and jurisdictions, due June 16, 2026, though the specific role of eyeglass lenses in that procurement is unclear from the summary provided.