UNSPSC 42281500: Autoclave and sterilizer equipment and accessories

In this classification, this class includes, apparatus, components, accessories, and supplies, utilized in sterilization based medical procedures.

UNSPSC 42281500 Autoclave and sterilizer equipment and accessories (Class) covers original equipment manufacturer service and maintenance contracts for laboratory sterilizers and biosafety cabinets, including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, field service escalation, preventative-maintenance planning, inspection, calibration, and certification. State and local governments are procuring these services primarily through sole-source notices and competitive RFPs issued by health and safety departments, state procurement offices, and municipalities managing clinical and laboratory facilities. The work involves vendor-provided replacement parts, technical field service by certified technicians, response-time guarantees, and compliance documentation tied to FDA and ISO standards.

The City of Orlando's Water Reclamation Enterprises Department has issued multiple sole-source notices for Getinge USA Sales LLC laboratory sterilizer service (S26-0554, due August 12, 2026, and S24-0246, due March 11, 2024), both covering OEM parts, accessories, and field service with escalation procedures and federal complaint-handling compliance. The State of Oregon Department of Administrative Services issued an RFP for annual autoclave inspection, calibration, and repair services (S1070000017047, due August 17, 2026) with a maximum not-to-exceed compensation of $5 million, requiring certified technicians and emergency response within 24 hours; the contract is renewable in two-year increments and includes a 5% Oregon-content preference. The State of California issued a Request for Bid for STERILGARD Biosafety Cabinets (RFB-IS-26200890, due May 11, 2026) with CBE set-aside considerations and mandatory technical-specification compliance. Recent activity spans Florida, Oregon, and California, with procurement extending to Washington counties through Sourcewell's cooperative purchasing vehicle (RFP #061626, due June 16, 2026). Technician certification (CRCST, CBSPD, or equivalent), comprehensive insurance, and demonstrated hands-on experience are consistent qualifying requirements across these solicitations.