UNSPSC 42281522: Sterilization instruments or sterilization cases inserts

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that is used as instruments or case inserts associated with the sterilization process in a medical setting. US FDA regulates Sterilization instruments or sterilization cases inserts under 21 CFR 880.6860 and under FDA product code MLR. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 841920.

UNSPSC 42281522 Sterilization instruments or sterilization cases inserts, a Commodity code, encompasses autoclaves, biosafety cabinets, sterilization equipment, and related maintenance and repair services that state and local governments purchase for laboratory, healthcare, and clinical operations. Recent solicitations show state agencies, water authorities, and healthcare systems procuring new autoclave units, biosafety cabinets with full technical specifications, and comprehensive preventive maintenance and repair contracts for sterilization equipment. The Oregon Department of Administrative Services is soliciting five-year annual maintenance and inspection services for autoclaves with CRCST or CBSPD-certified technicians at a not-to-exceed value of $5 million; the State of California is bidding STERILGARD Biosafety Cabinets to rigorous HEPA and airflow specifications; and MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas is seeking vendors for preventive maintenance, repairs, and annual assessments of glass washers and autoclaves with 2-hour response times during business hours and 4-hour emergency on-site response. Issuing bodies include state procurement offices, county water authorities, and institutional healthcare systems.

Recent activity concentrates in Oregon, California, and Texas, with secondary solicitations from Georgia and Minnesota cooperatives. The Oregon Department of Administrative Services RFP (solicitation S1070000017047, due August 17, 2026) targets five-year annual maintenance and calibration at the North Valley Complex in Wilsonville, with evaluation weighted 30 points to reference checks and 20 points to price; technicians must hold current autoclave certification and one year of hands-on experience, and contractors must carry $1 million general liability and $500,000 employer's liability coverage. The State of California RFB (RFB-IS-26200890, due May 11, 2026) specifies STERILGARD biosafety cabinet procurement with full technical compliance required and CBE set-aside consideration. The Macon Water Authority in Georgia issued an invitation for bid (PE33561NONST2026000000049, due March 10, 2026) for one 3870EAP large-capacity manual sterilizer with 2-year parts and labor warranty and 10-year chamber warranty. MD Anderson's maintenance RFP (FAC01652RFP, due February 24, 2026) requires manufacturer-certified technicians, dedicated account managers, and full IBM Maximo CMMS documentation with 3 percent annual cost escalation caps.