UNSPSC 42281607: Medical device or instrument sterilants

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that is used as a medically related device or instrument sterilant Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 841920.

UNSPSC 42281607 Medical device or instrument sterilants is a Commodity code covering autoclave sterilizers, sterilization equipment maintenance and inspection services, and related laboratory sterilization systems that state and local governments procure for healthcare facilities, research institutions, and water utilities. The scope of work includes purchase of new autoclave units with specified chamber capacities and features, annual inspection and calibration services for existing autoclaves, preventive maintenance programs, repair services, and emergency response support. Issuing bodies span state health and administrative agencies, county water authorities, academic medical centers, independent school districts, and special-purpose districts; the State of Oregon Department of Administrative Services and the State of California have posted solicitations under this code in the past quarter, while MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas and the Macon Water Authority in Georgia have also sought sterilization equipment and related services.

Recent activity shows geographic spread across Oregon, California, Texas, and Georgia. Representative opportunities include the State of Oregon Department of Administrative Services' RFP for annual autoclave inspection, calibration, and repair services at the North Valley Complex with a maximum not-to-exceed of $5 million and questions due July 22, 2026; the State of California's RFB for STERILGARD Biosafety Cabinets with a due date of May 11, 2026; MD Anderson Cancer Center's RFP for maintenance services on cage wash and glass sterilization equipment with response due February 24, 2026; and the Macon Water Authority's invitation for bid on a 3870EAP large-capacity manual sterilizer with sealed bids due March 10, 2026. Oregon applies a 5% preference for goods and services fabricated, processed, or performed entirely in-state, while California includes Certified Business Enterprise set-asides. Technician certification requirements (CRCST, CBSPD, or equivalent) and comprehensive insurance coverage are common qualifications across maintenance and repair solicitations.