UNSPSC 42231609: Gastrostomy feeding tube kits

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that is a prepackaged collection (either custom or standard) of the equipment and supplies used to perform procedure in a medical setting. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901890.

UNSPSC 42231609 Gastrostomy feeding tube kits is a Commodity code covering specialized enteral feeding equipment and supplies procured by state health and human services agencies for residential care facilities. State and local governments buy gastrostomy tube kits, associated feeding sets, and related accessories under this code to support residents with feeding or swallowing disabilities in state-operated long-term care and supported living environments. The issuing bodies are primarily state health departments and specialized-facility operators such as state supported living centers; these agencies typically procure through blanket purchase agreements with firm and fixed pricing to manage recurring supply needs across multiple care locations.

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) posted IFB HHS0017603 on July 15, 2026 for medical supplies including gastrostomy feeding tubes and enteral feeding sets for the Abilene State Supported Living Center, with bids due July 30, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Central Time. The solicitation structured the contract as a blanket purchase agreement for the term September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027 with an option to extend one additional year, covering nine line items of specialized medical equipment and supplies with estimated quantities of one unit per item and flexibility for increases or decreases based on program needs. Pricing was firm and fixed using a manufacturer-specific price sheet identifying products from Cardinal Health, C.R. Bard, Becton Dickinson, AV Anos, and Nonin, with unit rates inclusive of all labor, materials, supplies, and related expenses; price adjustments are permitted at HHSC's sole discretion based on Consumer Price Index or Federal Minimum Wage increases. The recent activity reflects Texas as a current buyer, though the source provides no evidence of multi-state or multi-jurisdiction activity under the code.