UNSPSC 42183005: Ophthalmic colorimeters

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as an instrument that measures the concentration of a known constituent of a solution by comparison with colors of standard solutions of that constituent in a medical setting. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901811.

UNSPSC 42183005 Ophthalmic colorimeters is a Commodity code for specialized optical measurement instruments used in eye care and vision-correction settings. State and local governments procure ophthalmic colorimeters primarily through school districts' special-education and health services programs, county health departments, municipal clinics, and state-level public health or education agencies. The equipment measures color perception and visual properties to support optometric and ophthalmologic diagnostics, fitting of corrective lenses, and screening for color-vision deficiencies. Procurement typically occurs through competitive IFB or RFQ processes when districts or agencies replace aging equipment or expand vision-screening capacity.

The source provided contains no recent state and local contract opportunities posted under this code. Without posted solicitations in the most-recent-opportunities block, geographic concentration and current procurement activity cannot be characterized. Firms pursuing work in this Commodity should monitor school district health services procurement channels, county health department purchasing calendars, and state education agency capital-equipment notices, as these are the primary issuing bodies for ophthalmic diagnostic equipment.