UNSPSC 42183000: Ophthalmic diagnostic exam products

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

UNSPSC 42183000 Ophthalmic diagnostic exam products is a Class code that covers prescription eyewear, ophthalmic instruments, diagnostic equipment, and related fitting and maintenance services procured by state health agencies, county health departments, school districts, and specialty medical centers. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers acquiring prescription lenses (plastic, bifocal, polycarbonate, progressive, tinted), eyeglass frames, fitting services, ophthalmic diagnostic and surgical instruments, and authorized service and maintenance contracts. The issuing bodies span state health and human services commissions, county health systems operating specialty ophthalmology departments, and school districts sourcing instructional materials or equipment for health sciences programs. Work is typically solicited as blanket purchase orders with firm fixed pricing and all-or-none competitive bidding structures requiring vendors to qualify as authorized distributors, manufacturers, or service providers.

Texas dominates recent activity, with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission issuing an IFB for eyeglasses, frames, and fitting services for Mexia State Supported Living Center (response due July 15, 2026), and Klein Independent School District issuing an RFP for Career Technical Education and Advanced Academics resources that includes health sciences instructional content (response due June 5, 2026, now closed). Santa Clara County, California posted an ITB for ophthalmic instruments, services, supplies, and accessories for the Valley Specialty Center Ophthalmology Department and other county departments, with response due July 10, 2026. Contracts typically run one to three years with optional renewals, firm fixed unit pricing falling in the $50 to $2,000 range per item, and no guaranteed minimum order volumes. Price adjustments tied to the Consumer Price Index or Federal Minimum Wage Rate increases are permitted in some cases with proper documentation.