UNSPSC 42281502: Dry heat or hot air sterilizers

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that is machine, used to destroy microorganisms in or on, usually by bringing to a high temperature by the use, dry heat, or hot air, in a medical setting. US FDA regulates Dry heat or hot air sterilizers under 21 CFR 880.6870 and under FDA product code KCT. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 841920.

UNSPSC 42281502 Dry heat or hot air sterilizers, a Commodity code, encompasses service plans, maintenance contracts, and inspection and calibration services for laboratory sterilization equipment—primarily autoclaves and associated apparatus—purchased by state and local health agencies, water utilities, and departments of administrative services. Recent opportunities show state and local governments buying ongoing preventative maintenance, OEM parts and accessories, field service escalation, annual inspections and calibration certification, and emergency response for sterilization equipment. The issuing bodies soliciting under this code include state-level procurement offices (Oregon Department of Administrative Services), municipal utilities (City of Orlando Water Reclamation Enterprises), and state-level cooperative purchasing vehicles (Sourcewell on behalf of Minnesota and multi-state participating entities). The work centers on maintaining regulatory compliance (FDA 510K clearances, ISO 13485 certification, 21 CFR Part 803 complaint tracking), response-time guarantees, and technician certification requirements such as CRCST or CBSPD credentials.

The code shows recent activity concentrated in Florida and Oregon. The State of Oregon Department of Administrative Services issued an RFP on June 16, 2026, for annual autoclave inspection, calibration, and repair services at its North Valley Complex in Wilsonville, with proposals due August 17, 2026 and a not-to-exceed compensation of $5 million; the contract is renewable in two-year increments, and technicians must hold current CRCST, CBSPD, or equivalent certification with at least one year of hands-on experience. The City of Orlando issued two sole-source notices (S26-0554 in August 2026 and S24-0246 in March 2024) for laboratory sterilizer service plans covering OEM parts, accessories, and authorized field service; both identified Getinge USA Sales LLC as the exclusive source and invited competing vendors to submit capability documentation within seven calendar days. The source also contains a biosafety cabinet procurement by the State of California (RFB-IS-26200890, due May 11, 2026) and a cooperative-purchasing RFP from Sourcewell for law enforcement equipment (unrelated to sterilizer scope), neither of which reflects primary activity under this code.