UNSPSC 42281507: Radiation sterilizers

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that is radiation based, used to destroy microorganisms in or on, usually by bringing to a high temperature with steam, dry heat, or boiling liquid, in a medical setting. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 841920.

UNSPSC 42281507 Radiation sterilizers, a Commodity code, covers autoclaves, biosafety cabinets, and related sterilization equipment that state and local governments procure for healthcare, laboratory, and clinical operations. Recent solicitations reveal the code encompasses both equipment purchases and comprehensive maintenance and inspection services. State and local buyers solicit under this code include state procurement offices (Oregon Department of Administrative Services, California), county water authorities (Macon Water Authority in Georgia), independent school districts (Klein ISD in Texas), and healthcare systems (MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas). Work ranges from outright equipment procurement—such as biosafety cabinets and manual autoclave sterilizers with specific technical specifications and warranty terms—to ongoing preventive maintenance, calibration, certification, and repair services that require technicians to hold current regulatory autoclave certifications (CRCST or CBSPD equivalent).

Geographic activity centers on Oregon, California, Georgia, and Texas. Representative recent opportunities include the State of Oregon Department of Administrative Services soliciting annual autoclave inspection, calibration, and repair services with a maximum not-to-exceed compensation of $5 million and responses due August 17, 2026 (RFP S1070000017047); the State of California soliciting STERILGARD Biosafety Cabinets through Request for Bid RFB-IS-26200890 with proposals due May 11, 2026; the Macon Water Authority (Georgia) issuing an Invitation for Bid for a single 3870EAP Large Capacity Manual Sterilizer with responses due March 10, 2026; and MD Anderson Cancer Center (Texas) requesting proposals for maintenance and repair services for cage washing, glass washing, and autoclave equipment with a proposal due date of February 24, 2026 (RFP FAC01652RFP). One additional California solicitation for a Tuttnauer Manual Autoclave Sterilizer (RFB-IS-26200797) was posted April 7, 2026, but the underlying procurement documents were not accessible. Oregon's solicitation requires 5% preference for goods and services fabricated, processed, or performed entirely in Oregon; California's procurement includes Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) requirements.