UNSPSC 42293500: Surgical suction and irrigation products

In this classification, this class includes, products, components, accessories, and supplies, utilized as suction and irrigation tools in surgical procedures.

UNSPSC 42293500 Surgical suction and irrigation products is a Class code that encompasses surgical power equipment, laser systems for operating room use, and related technical support services for acute-care hospital facilities. State and local governments procuring under this code are primarily public hospital systems and county health authorities operating multi-facility medical networks with surgical capabilities. San Mateo Medical Center, a fully accredited public hospital and clinic system operated by San Mateo County, has issued multiple RFPs for surgical equipment replacement and OR support services, including solicitations for surgical power instruments to replace obsolete equipment and laser equipment with qualified technical staffing. These procurements require vendors to demonstrate five-year experience in manufacturing, sales, or leasing of specified products; comply with HIPAA Business Associate Agreements; maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), professional liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), and cyber liability ($5,000,000 per occurrence); and meet California prevailing wage and Living Wage Ordinance requirements (currently $17.00 per hour minimum with annual CPI-U adjustments capped at 3.5 percent). Contractors must obtain facility credentialing, background clearance, and fingerprinting certification, and all work is subject to Section 504 Rehabilitation Act accessibility compliance and corporate compliance code of conduct review.

Recent activity concentrates in California, specifically San Mateo County. San Mateo Medical Center issued an RFP (Solicitation 666002526249) for surgical power equipment with a May 28, 2026 proposal deadline and five-year contract term, evaluated on project approach (30 points), firm qualifications (25 points), team qualifications (20 points), and price (25 points); the County applies a Procurement Preference for Local Businesses Ordinance awarding five percent additional points to local businesses and non-profits, with an additional three percent for small businesses or eight percent for micro businesses. A second RFP (Solicitation 666002526250) for laser equipment and OR technical support was posted August 21, 2026, with a June 10, 2026 proposal deadline. Contracts exceeding $200,000 follow comprehensive service agreement templates with payment contingent on satisfactory completion and contract owner approval. Specific budget ranges and award values are not disclosed in the solicitation materials.