UNSPSC 42231504: Enteral nutrition bags or containers

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a nutrition bag or container in an enteral feeding process in a medical setting. US FDA regulates Enteral nutrition bags or containers under 21 CFR 876.5980 and under FDA product code PIF. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 392690.

UNSPSC 42231504 Enteral nutrition bags or containers is a Commodity code that covers specialized feeding and nutritional delivery equipment purchased by state health and human services agencies to support residents in state-operated facilities. Based on recent solicitations, the code captures enteral feeding sets, gastrostomy feeding tubes, and related delivery apparatus used in state supported living centers and similar institutional care settings. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is the primary visible issuer under this code, procuring medical supplies and equipment for state-operated facilities serving individuals with disabilities and specialized medical needs. Purchasing occurs through IFB notices structured as blanket purchase agreements with firm-fixed pricing and estimated quantities; HHSC retains discretion to adjust volumes and extend contract terms based on program demand.

The recent activity is concentrated in Texas, where HHSC posted IFB HHS0017603 on July 15, 2026 for medical supplies and small tools for the Abilene State Supported Living Center, with a response deadline of July 30, 2026. The solicitation bundled nine line items including enteral feeding sets alongside gastrostomy tubes, IV stabilization devices, catheters, and related equipment, with pricing indexed to specific manufacturer product codes from vendors including Cardinal Health, C.R. Bard, and Becton Dickinson. The contract runs September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027 with one optional extension year. Bidders can submit responses via email, the HHS Online Bid Room, or hand delivery; evaluation centers on specification compliance, delivery capability, and price. Both HHSC and the Department of State Health Services are authorized to use any resulting contract.