UNSPSC 42280000: Medical cleaning and sterilization products

In this classification, this family includes the products used in the portion of medical interactions that involve medical cleaning and sterilization based procedures.

UNSPSC 42280000 Medical cleaning and sterilization products is a Family code encompassing the equipment, supplies, and services that state and local governments procure to maintain sterile environments in healthcare, laboratory, and research facilities. Recent opportunities under this code center on autoclave inspection, calibration, and repair services; biosafety cabinet procurement; and sterilization equipment maintenance contracts. The issuing bodies span state health and administrative departments, water authorities, cancer research centers, and school districts. The scope of work includes purchase and lease of sterilization equipment (autoclaves, biosafety cabinets, cage washers with integrated sterilization components), recurring maintenance and calibration services, technical repair support, and consumable cleaning and sterilization supplies.

The code shows activity across Oregon, California, Georgia, Texas, and Minnesota. Representative recent opportunities include the State of Oregon Department of Administrative Services' RFP for annual autoclave inspection, calibration, and repair services at its North Valley Complex facility (due August 17, 2026, with a $5 million not-to-exceed value and a 5% Oregon-made preference); the State of California's RFB for STERILGARD biosafety cabinets with detailed technical specifications and CBE certification requirements (due May 11, 2026); the Macon Water Authority's IFB for a single new autoclave sterilizer unit with 2-year parts and labor warranty (due March 10, 2026); and MD Anderson Cancer Center's RFP for maintenance of glass washers, cage washers, and integrated sterilization equipment with 2-hour response-time requirements for normal service calls and 1-hour emergency response by phone (due February 24, 2026). Minnesota's cooperative purchasing vehicle MMCAP released a broad medical supplies RFP (due July 20, 2026) covering multiple product categories. Technicians must hold current CRCST, CBSPD, or equivalent certifications and demonstrate hands-on experience with sterilization equipment.