UNSPSC 42144002: Implanted hearing device external cables

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product providing external cables used in association with implanted hearing devices. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901890.

UNSPSC 42144002 Implanted hearing device external cables is a Commodity code covering medical device components and accessories for hearing aid systems that state and local governments procure as part of broader durable medical equipment and rehabilitation services. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) recently sought master contracts for DME and Services supporting the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services program, which serves individuals with traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries across eleven geographic regions throughout Texas. The procurement encompasses hearing aids and communication aids as one of eleven DME categories, alongside respiratory supplies, orthotics and prosthetics, positioning devices, wheelchairs, and assistive technology. Suppliers must be licensed medical device manufacturers or distributors under Texas Health and Safety Code Section 431 with at least two years in business and documented financial solvency. The contract requires 24-hour emergency service response and 48-hour non-emergency response, home evaluations and in-home delivery with client and caregiver training, loaner equipment support, and pricing tied to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services DMEPOS competitive bidding fee schedules.

The HHSC RFP (No. HHS0017173, due June 2, 2026) represents the sole recent state and local opportunity identified under this code. Texas is the only jurisdiction showing current activity. The procurement is structured as a master contract with a term through August 31, 2031 and one optional one-year extension, with historical compensation approximately $1,000,000 per state fiscal year and total cumulative compensation not to exceed $5,000,000. Evaluation emphasizes Project Work Plan (60 percent) covering service delivery, assessment methodology, and turnaround capability; Experience (20 percent) including rural and remote area performance; and Demonstrated Ability (20 percent) with similar programs. The solicitation includes a Historically Underutilized Business set-aside with a 21.1 percent HUB utilization goal and mandatory HUB Subcontracting Plan submission. Respondents must carry comprehensive insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 to $2,000,000 depending on coverage type and maintain Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Professional Liability, Umbrella, and Crime Insurance throughout the contract term.