UNSPSC 42281904: Sterilization pouches

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that is used as a pouch associated with the sterilization process in a medical setting. US FDA regulates Sterilization pouches under 21 CFR 880.6850 and under FDA product code FRG. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 481730.

UNSPSC 42281904 Sterilization pouches (Commodity) appears in state and local procurement primarily through cooperative purchasing vehicles serving law enforcement and public safety agencies, though recent activity shows limited direct solicitation specifically targeting this commodity. The code encompasses sterilization pouches used in medical equipment decontamination and emergency response applications within public sector organizations.

Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government cooperative, issued RFP #061626 on May 12, 2026 with a June 16, 2026 response deadline to establish a law enforcement equipment contracting solution covering counties in Washington state (Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima) and participating entities across the United States and Canada. The RFP is available exclusively through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal; vendors must submit proposals by June 16, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Central Time. Questions should be directed to Mari Vielma at rfp@sourcewell-mn.gov or 888-894-1930. The resulting contract(s) will be reserved for future utilization through a participating addendum with Sourcewell, allowing deployment across multiple public sector organizations including governmental agencies, higher education institutions, K-12 school districts, nonprofit organizations, and tribal governments. No specific set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, or award values are identified in the solicitation materials. The cooperative structure leverages collective buying power across jurisdictions while maintaining standardized contracting terms.