UNSPSC 42143517: Ear electrodes

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that is either an accessory or consumable associated with ear nose throat Ent examining mirrors. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901811.

UNSPSC 42143517 Ear electrodes is a Commodity code that captures medical diagnostic and therapeutic devices used in clinical settings, though recent state and local solicitations show activity concentrated in specialized medical equipment rather than discrete electrode components alone. State and local health systems and counties are acquiring handheld video laryngoscopes, ophthalmic diagnostic instruments, and law enforcement detection equipment through single-source awards, invitation-to-bid procurements, and cooperative purchasing vehicles. Issuing bodies include county health departments (Collier County, Florida and Santa Clara County, California), regional specialty centers, and state-level cooperative purchasing consortia such as Sourcewell. The work typically involves capital equipment procurement, consumable supply agreements, authorized service and maintenance partnerships, and multi-year framework contracts that allow subordinate departments and agencies to issue purchase orders against established pricing.

Recent opportunities span Florida, California, and multi-state cooperative networks. Collier County issued a Notice of Intent to Single Source from Verathon Inc. for GlideScope Go 2 handheld video laryngoscopes and associated consumables (PUR17682, due May 11, 2026, contract term May 1, 2026 through September 30, 2029). Santa Clara County's Valley Specialty Center issued an ITB for ophthalmic instruments, services, supplies, and accessories (ITB-PRC-FY26-0664, responses due July 10, 2026, three-year contract term with firm pricing and required authorized service and maintenance provider status). Sourcewell, a Minnesota service cooperative representing multiple Washington counties and nationwide public entities, issued an RFP for law enforcement equipment (RFP #061626, due June 16, 2026), establishing a cooperative contracting vehicle available to thousands of governmental agencies across the United States and Canada. Responses to cooperative solicitations require vendor portal registration and direct submission; Santa Clara's ITB mandated all-or-none bidding with firm prices throughout the contract term.