UNSPSC 42152018: Caries electrical detection devices

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that through electrical means determine plaque existing on teeth. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901839.

UNSPSC 42152018 Caries electrical detection devices is a Commodity code for specialized diagnostic imaging and inspection systems that state and local governments procure for healthcare, educational, and security applications. Recent activity shows state and local buyers acquiring panoramic x-ray systems, digital intraoral scanners, and radiation equipment maintenance services rather than detection devices narrowly defined by the code's abstract name. Broward County Aviation Department issued an RFI on June 25, 2026 (due July 28, 2026) to contest sole-source designation for Rapiscan 600 and 900 series x-ray inspection systems and determine whether comparable multi-source alternatives exist for maintenance services. Texas Health and Human Services Commission posted two separate competitive solicitations for VATECH PAX-I panoramic x-ray systems: one IFB (HHS0017400, due June 22, 2026) for Rusk State Hospital with a historical spend baseline of $54,277.95 and a second bid request (HHS0017400v2, due July 9, 2026) with firm, fixed-price delivery, installation, training, and support. State of California issued RFB-IS-26201004 for ProMax S2 Panoramic equipment with Amendment 01 posted June 4, 2026. Valencia College's Dental Hygiene Department pursued sole-source acquisition of four iTero Lumina Scanners from Align Technology, Inc for $143,196.00 under Florida procurement law. Cuyahoga County, Ohio posted RQ #16354 on March 13, 2026 (due March 20, 2026) for preventative maintenance services on radiation-generating equipment, with LODOX NA, LLC identified as the anticipated sole-source awardee.

Issuing bodies include state health and human services departments (Texas, California), county aviation and purchasing departments (Broward, Cuyahoga), institutions of higher education (Valencia College), and school districts (Klein ISD, which issued RFP #26-101 for CTE and advanced academics resources unrelated to this code's scope). Geographic concentration appears in Texas and California, with Ohio, Florida, and other states represented. The code shows mixed relevance to recent opportunities—dental and orthodontic imaging systems align with caries detection applications, but aviation security x-ray maintenance, general CTE equipment procurement, and wireless communications (California DHS TRIOS 5 listing) represent miscoded or tangentially related work. Recent activity suggests state and local demand for panoramic and digital intraoral imaging equipment, maintenance service contracts for specialized systems, and equipment bundled with training and warranty support, though several recent postings tagged to this code do not reflect caries detection or electrical detection device procurement.