UNSPSC 42182000: Scopes and specula and accessories for medical exam diagnostic use

In this classification, this class includes, products, components, accessories, and supplies, utilized in diagnostic examination based medical procedures.

UNSPSC 42182000 Scopes and specula and accessories for medical exam diagnostic use is a Class code covering optical and diagnostic examination instruments used in clinical and field settings by state and local health agencies, emergency services, and public health departments. State and local governments procure these items through both individual agency RFPs and cooperative purchasing vehicles that aggregate demand across multiple jurisdictions to secure volume pricing. The issuing bodies include state health departments, state purchasing offices administering cooperative contracts, counties, and other political subdivisions participating in statewide or multi-state purchasing consortia.

The most recent activity centers on the NASPO ValuePoint RFP 1433 for medical supplies, which the State of Idaho is administering as a cooperative-purchasing master agreement open to participating states and local governments through November 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time. Multiple versions of this solicitation have posted since late September 2026, reflecting the same underlying cooperative vehicle with proposals due the same date. The scope encompasses a comprehensive range of medical products including diagnostic and examination supplies, with vendors required to provide product catalogs, competitive unit pricing, and capability to distribute across the NASPO ValuePoint network of participating entities. One posting notes that Texas is advertising the Idaho-sponsored RFP, and another indicates South Dakota serves as the administering state for the cooperative vehicle, signaling multi-state participation. The RFP establishes a framework agreement rather than a single purchase, with pricing negotiated during evaluation and funding drawn from individual agency budgets as orders are placed. Set-asides or preferences for small business or state-based vendors may apply per state policy, though the available documentation does not specify which programs are active. The notice indicates that evaluation criteria center on vendor qualifications and pricing competitiveness, with potential renewal options built into the contract structure.