UNSPSC 42281521: Sterilization sets

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that is used as a set of instruments and or consumable supplies associated with the sterilization process in a medical setting. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 841920.

UNSPSC 42281521 Sterilization sets is a Commodity-tier code that encompasses autoclave sterilizers, biosafety cabinets, and related sterilization equipment that state and local government agencies purchase for laboratory, clinical, and facility operations. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers acquiring new autoclave units outright, establishing service and maintenance contracts for existing equipment, and procuring biosafety cabinet systems with full technical compliance documentation. The issuing bodies span state procurement offices (Oregon, California, Georgia), county health and research facilities (MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas), municipal water authorities (Macon Water Authority in Georgia), and cooperative purchasing vehicles serving multiple jurisdictions (Sourcewell on behalf of Washington counties and nationwide public entities). A small school district (Klein ISD in Harris County, Texas) tagged one CTE equipment RFP with this code, though that solicitation's scope centers on educational resources rather than sterilization sets and shows misalignment with the code's core activity.

Activity concentrates in California, Oregon, Georgia, and Texas. The State of Oregon Department of Administrative Services solicited annual autoclave inspection, calibration, and repair services (RFP S1070000017047, due August 17, 2026) for five units at a North Valley Complex facility, with a five million dollar not-to-exceed budget and a requirement that technicians hold current CRCST, CBSPD, or equivalent autoclave certification. The State of California issued a Request for Bid for STERILGARD Biosafety Cabinets (RFB-IS-26200890, due May 11, 2026) with detailed technical specifications and CBE set-aside consideration. MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston released an RFP for preventive maintenance and repair of cage washers, glass washers, and autoclaves (FAC01652RFP, due February 24, 2026), requiring full manufacturer training and same-day emergency response. The Macon Water Authority in Georgia issued an Invitation for Bid for one new 3870EAP Large Capacity Manual Sterilizer (PE33561NONST2026000000049, due March 10, 2026), with 2-year parts and labor warranty and 10-year chamber warranty required. Sourcewell's cooperative purchasing RFP #061626 for Law Enforcement Equipment (due June 16, 2026) appears mislabeled under this code and does not reflect sterilization-set activity.