UNSPSC 42144006: Implanted hearing device external accessories

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that is either an accessory or consumable associated with implanted hearing device externals. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901890.

UNSPSC 42144006 Implanted hearing device external accessories is a Commodity code that covers hearing aid components and related DME supplies procured by state health and rehabilitation agencies. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) solicitation HHS0017173 illustrates the actual scope: the agency is seeking master contracts for durable medical equipment including hearing aids and communication aids as part of a broader DME category offering to support individuals with traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries across eleven geographic service regions in Texas. State and local buyers under this code are primarily state health departments and specialized rehabilitation programs serving populations with significant medical and functional needs. Vendors must hold current medical device manufacturer or distributor licenses, maintain financial solvency, carry comprehensive insurance including Workers' Compensation and Commercial General Liability with limits between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000, and comply with HIPAA, Medicare/Medicaid provider enrollment, and CMS DMEPOS quality standards. Service obligations include home evaluations, in-home delivery with instruction, 24-hour emergency repairs or replacements, 48-hour non-emergency service, loaner equipment during extended repairs, and documented client education.

The HHSC opportunity represents recent activity in Texas with a June 2, 2026 response deadline and anticipated contract award in August 2026. The master contract term runs through August 31, 2031 with one optional one-year extension; historical compensation has been approximately $1,000,000 per state fiscal year with a cumulative ceiling of $5,000,000, though HHSC reserves the right to increase this amount with additional funding and makes no guarantee of volume. The procurement includes a 21.1 percent Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) utilization goal, with all respondents required to submit a HUB Subcontracting Plan demonstrating good-faith efforts in subcontracting with certified Texas HUBs or face bid rejection. Evaluation prioritizes the project work plan (60 percent), including client management, service satisfaction, assessment methodology, and service delivery capability; experience with DME and rural/remote area work (20 percent); and demonstrated ability with similar programs (20 percent). Vendors must submit audited financial statements for 2022–2024, Dun & Bradstreet reports, three references, proof of insurance, and comprehensive compliance documentation, with submissions accepted via USB or the HHS Online Bid Room.