UNSPSC 42211716: Hearing aid accessories

Accessories to be used with hearing aid devices.

UNSPSC 42211716 Hearing aid accessories, a Commodity code, encompasses hearing aids, replacement batteries, ear molds, tubing, domes, wax guards, cleaning tools, storage cases, and other consumable and durable components that state and local health agencies and rehabilitation services programs procure to support clients with hearing loss and auditory disabilities. State and local issuers soliciting under this code include health and human services departments, rehabilitation agencies, and regional councils acting on behalf of state health authorities. The work being solicited reflects acquisition of hearing aids themselves alongside the full ecosystem of replacement parts, accessories, and associated services—including home evaluation, delivery with instruction, emergency repair and replacement within defined timeframes, and client education—bundled within broader durable medical equipment (DME) master contracts rather than as isolated commodity purchases.

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) posted Request for Proposals HHS0017173 in June 2026, seeking Master Contracts for Durable Medical Equipment and Services to support the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services program for individuals with traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries. The solicitation encompasses eleven DME categories—including communication aids and hearing aids—across eleven geographic service regions throughout Texas; proposals were due June 2, 2026, with contract awards and start date anticipated for August 2026. The contract term extends through August 31, 2031, with a one-year optional extension; cumulative compensation not to exceed $5,000,000, though HHSC reserves the right to increase this amount if additional state or federal funding becomes available. The opportunity carries a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) set-aside with a 21.1 percent HUB utilization goal. Respondents must meet medical device licensure and business-experience requirements, maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, and submit audited financial statements, proof of HIPAA and Medicare/Medicaid provider enrollment compliance, and a completed HUB Subcontracting Plan or face bid rejection.