UNSPSC 42281517: Sterilization water recovery systems

In this classification, this commodity indicates a system consisting of products, consumables and accessories that are used to execute a sterilization water recovery procedure in a medical setting. US FDA regulates Sterilization water recovery systems under 21 CFR 880.6880 and under FDA product code FLE. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 841920.

UNSPSC 42281517 Sterilization water recovery systems is a Commodity code that, based on recent state and local solicitations, actually encompasses autoclave and sterilization equipment inspection, maintenance, calibration, repair, and procurement across healthcare, laboratory, and institutional settings. State and local governments solicit under this code through departments of administrative services, water authorities, cancer research centers, and independent school districts seeking to establish or maintain sterilization equipment and associated services. The scope includes preventive maintenance programs, emergency repair response, annual calibration and certification, equipment inspections documented in computerized maintenance management systems, and purchase of new sterilization units with extended warranty provisions. Technicians performing work must hold current CRCST, CBSPD, or equivalent regulatory certifications and demonstrate hands-on experience with autoclaves and related equipment. Contracts typically require comprehensive insurance, documented performance tracking through service-level agreements, and vendor accountability for parts delivery timelines and response times.

Recent activity spans California, Oregon, Texas, and Georgia. The State of Oregon Department of Administrative Services, State Procurement Services posted an RFP for Annual Autoclave and Associated Equipment Inspection, Calibration, and Repair Services on June 16, 2026, with proposals due August 17, 2026, covering five autoclaves at the North Valley Complex in Wilsonville with a maximum not-to-exceed compensation of $5 million and a 5% Oregon-fabrication preference. The Macon Water Authority in Georgia issued an Invitation for Bid on February 5, 2026, for procurement of one new 3870EAP Large Capacity Manual Sterilizer with a March 10, 2026, deadline. MD Anderson Cancer Center's Division of Facilities Management in Texas solicited maintenance support for glass washers, autoclaves, and electric steam boilers with a February 24, 2026, proposal deadline, requiring 2-hour response times during business hours and 1-hour response for emergencies. The State of California solicited biosafety cabinets with technical specifications compliance and CBE certification requirements, with bids due May 11, 2026.