UNSPSC 42201502: Medical computed tomography CT or CAT mobile or transportable or van units

in this classification, this commodity indicates a product that is a mobile device used in a medical computed tomography procedure in a medical setting. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901819.

UNSPSC 42201502 Medical computed tomography CT or CAT mobile or transportable or van units is a Commodity code that encompasses self-contained mobile and portable CT imaging equipment and the associated diagnostic imaging services state and local governments procure for clinical, occupational health, and correctional facility applications. State and local buyers under this code include state departments of health and human services, state correctional systems, state transportation authorities, and county governments. The scope of work extends beyond equipment procurement alone to include fully licensed, certified technologists; board-certified radiologists for scan interpretation; mandatory quality control and equipment calibration; HIPAA-compliant reporting and medical record management; compliance with state licensing, background checks, and security protocols; and scheduling flexibility to meet operational demands across multiple facility locations and personnel categories.

Recent activity shows scattered geographic distribution with activity in Washington, Utah, and multi-state cooperative purchasing frameworks. The Utah Department of Health and Human Services issued RFP DHHS26117 on July 9, 2026, due July 31, 2026, seeking mobile MRI and CT services at Utah State Correctional Facility, requiring a minimum 1.5T MRI and 64-slice CT unit with ARRT-certified technologists and board-certified radiologists, with evaluation weighted 70 percent to technical criteria and 30 percent to cost. The Washington State Department of Transportation issued RFP 20260825 on August 25, 2026, due October 9, 2026, for occupational medical surveillance services across 14 Washington ferry system locations—though this opportunity is tagged to the CT/CAT code despite requesting occupational medical examinations rather than imaging equipment or services, indicating a potential classification mismatch in the source data. Sourcewell, a Minnesota cooperative purchasing vehicle, posted RFP 061626 on May 12, 2026, due June 16, 2026, for law enforcement equipment on behalf of multiple Washington counties and participating entities nationwide, though the available documentation does not specify whether mobile imaging equipment is within scope.