UNSPSC 42281532: Gas plasma sterilizers

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that is gas plasma 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. US FDA regulates Gas plasma sterilizers under 21 CFR 880.6890 and under FDA product code FLF. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 841920.

UNSPSC 42281532 Gas plasma sterilizers is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure sterilization equipment maintenance, repair, and calibration services—and, less frequently, the equipment itself. Recent solicitations show that health care systems, state procurement offices, water utilities, and research institutions are seeking both standalone autoclave equipment purchases and comprehensive preventive maintenance contracts with certified technician support, emergency response capabilities, and annual calibration and certification services. Issuing bodies include state procurement offices acting on behalf of enterprise asset management divisions, county and special-district utilities, academic health care systems, and independent school districts. The State of Oregon Department of Administrative Services, State Procurement Services, and the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas appear as repeat institutional buyers pursuing multi-year maintenance agreements; the Macon Water Authority in Georgia and the State of California are acquiring equipment directly.

Solicitation activity spans Oregon, Texas, Georgia, and California, with additional cooperative purchasing interest through Sourcewell (serving Washington state counties and national public entities). Representative recent opportunities include the State of Oregon Department of Administrative Services' RFP for annual autoclave inspection, calibration, and repair services at North Valley Complex (due August 17, 2026, maximum $5 million), requiring CRCST or CBSPD certification and hands-on autoclave experience; MD Anderson Cancer Center's RFP for maintenance of cage washers, glass washers, and autoclaves with sterilization equipment (due February 24, 2026), mandating manufacturer training certification and 2-hour response times; the Macon Water Authority's IFB for a 3870EAP Large Capacity Manual Sterilizer with 22-gallon chamber and 2-year parts warranty (due March 10, 2026); and the State of California's RFB for STERILGARD Biosafety Cabinets to T-specs (due May 11, 2026). Oregon and Texas solicitations emphasize service contracts with Oregon offering a 5% in-state preference and California including CBE set-aside considerations.