UNSPSC 42183047: Viewing stands for vision acuity testing

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a device that acts as a stand to hold up a visual acuity testing instrument in a medical setting. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901811.

UNSPSC 42183047 Viewing stands for vision acuity testing is a Commodity code that covers optical examination equipment used in occupational health and safety screening, though recent state and local solicitations show minimal purchasing activity under this specific code. State and local governments purchasing under this code are primarily law enforcement and public safety agencies procuring vision-testing equipment as part of broader occupational health and safety compliance programs for uniformed personnel. The issuing bodies include county sheriffs' offices, municipal police departments, and state law enforcement agencies that integrate vision acuity stands into officer qualification and medical examination protocols.

Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government cooperative, posted RFP #061626 on May 12, 2026 with a response deadline of June 16, 2026 to establish a master agreement for Law Enforcement Equipment on behalf of participating entities across Washington state (Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima counties) and numerous other jurisdictions nationwide. This cooperative procurement vehicle allows thousands of governmental agencies, K-12 school districts, and public entities to leverage standardized contracting terms for law enforcement equipment purchases, though the solicitation does not explicitly identify vision acuity testing stands as a line item or specify budget allocation to the commodity code. The resulting contract structure reserves awards for potential future utilization through participating addenda with Sourcewell. Vendors must submit proposals through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal at https://proportal.sourcewell-mn.gov by June 16, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Central Time. No set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, or specific award values are disclosed in available documentation.