UNSPSC 42201816: Medical xeroradiography units

in this classification, this commodity indicates a product that is a device used in a xeroradiographic procedures in a medical setting. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 902214.

UNSPSC 42201816 Medical xeroradiography units (Commodity) encompasses advanced diagnostic imaging equipment that state and local educational and healthcare institutions are purchasing for clinical training, patient care, and research applications. Recent solicitations show a divergence between the code's nominal scope and actual procurement: while the code nominally addresses xeroradiography (a dry imaging process), state and local buyers are acquiring ultrasound systems, intraoral dental scanners, mobile fluoroscopic C-arm X-ray systems, radiobiology imaging platforms, and radiologic suites—all representing broader diagnostic imaging modalities rather than xeroradiography specifically. The solicitations span higher-education institutions (universities and community colleges) procuring equipment for allied health and diagnostic programs, county governments acquiring radiologic systems, and specialized healthcare providers seeking imaging technology. Procurement methods include sole-source acquisitions for proprietary systems (Valencia College's Philips Affiniti ultrasound and iTero Lumina scanners), competitive IFBs and RFBs for radiologic equipment and C-arm systems, and RFIs testing sole-source designations for maintenance services on existing X-ray inspection systems.

Recent activity appears concentrated in Florida, Arizona, Georgia, Texas, and Washington. Valencia College in Florida has posted two sole-source procurements totaling $239,289 for diagnostic imaging equipment (the Affiniti 70 Ultrasound System at $96,093 and four iTero Lumina Scanners at $143,196). Maricopa County, Arizona issued an IFB for radiologic equipment and installation at three colleges (due October 22, 2026). Georgia Institute of Technology, on behalf of Georgia Stamps Health Services, solicited a complete radiology suite through an RFQ (due September 25, 2026). Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center issued an IFB for a Precision X-Ray SmART+ radiobiology and preclinical imaging system with a one-year service contract, installation, and training (bids due September 11, 2026; HUB Subcontracting Plan required if expenditures exceed $100,000). The University of Wisconsin-Madison requested bids for a mobile fluoroscopic C-arm X-ray imaging system (due August 17, 2026). Broward County Aviation Department posted an RFI (due July 28, 2026) to challenge a proposed sole-source designation for maintenance services on Rapiscan X-ray inspection systems, and the Washington State Department of Transportation solicited occupational medical surveillance services for ferry workers through an RFP (due October 9, 2026, pre-bid conference August 31, 2026). The code shows sparse but geographically distributed activity across public institutions purchasing imaging equipment and related services, with no single region or issuing body dominating recent solicitation volume.