UNSPSC 42211501: Canes

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that is a stick like instrument that can help redistribute weight from a lower leg that is weak or painful, improve stability by increasing the base of support, and provide tactile information about the ground to improve balance. US FDA regulates Canes under 21 CFR 890.3075 and under FDA product code IPS. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 902190.

UNSPSC 42211501 Canes (Commodity) covers mobility aids and orientation devices for individuals with disabilities, as evidenced by state and local procurement focused on specialized adaptive equipment including canes, mobility devices, orientation or navigational aids, vision impairment mobility equipment, and related assistive supplies for vocational rehabilitation and accessibility programs. State and local governments procure these items primarily through workforce and rehabilitation agencies serving disabled populations. The Texas Workforce Commission Vocational Rehabilitation Division is the primary recent buyer under this code, sourcing rehabilitation supplies and adaptive equipment through multi-category, indefinite-quantity contracts that aggregate multiple product lines and vendor services.

The Texas Workforce Commission posted IFB No. 3202600146 on June 3, 2026, with bids due the same day for rehabilitation supplies serving vocational rehabilitation customers across eight product categories including vision impairment mobility devices, orientation aids for the disabled, and related training and recreational equipment. The contract carries a historical annual value of $350,000 with an anticipated August 2026 start date, an initial one-year term, and TWC holding the sole option to renew for up to four additional one-year terms plus one potential extension. All bidders must submit a completed VetHUB Subcontracting Plan meeting a state goal of 5.28 percent utilization, and vendors claiming Texas bidder, service-disabled veteran-owned, or other statutory preferences must comply with extensive federal and state requirements including E-Verify, background checks, HIPAA compliance, and commercial general liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. The procurement encompasses 33 line items across six NIGP classes and requires percentage discounts off catalog list prices on a firm, fixed basis with statewide FOB Destination delivery throughout the contract term.