UNSPSC 42294517: Optical inserts

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as an optical insert during a surgical procedure in a medical setting. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901850.

UNSPSC 42294517 Optical inserts (Commodity) covers specialized optical components and lens systems for surgical instruments, though the recent state and local opportunities tagged under this code show little direct relevance to optical inserts as a discrete product line. The most recent solicitations posting under this code include law enforcement equipment contracting through Sourcewell, career and technical education instructional resources through Klein Independent School District in Texas, and three separate California state procurements for minimally invasive arthroscopy systems and healthcare facility furniture — only the arthroscopy equipment solicitations (1.8mm, 1.9mm, and 2.7mm Arthroscopy Access Systems) involve optical components in surgical instruments, and even those are broader system procurements rather than optical inserts specifically. Issuing bodies represent a mix of state agencies (California Department of General Services), large independent school districts (Klein ISD), and cooperative purchasing vehicles (Sourcewell on behalf of multiple counties and participating entities nationwide).

Recent activity concentrates in California, where the State Department of General Services posted three arthroscopy system RFBs (RFBIS26200858, RFBIS26200859, RFBIS26200860) on April 16, 2026 with a May 5, 2026 bid deadline, and one outpatient building furniture RFB (RFBIS26200730) on March 18, 2026 with an April 2, 2026 deadline. The California solicitations note CBE certification requirements and do not disclose specific budget ranges. Klein ISD's RFP #26-101 for Career Technical Education and Advanced Academics resources, due June 5, 2026, encourages HUB and MWBE participation but does not tie directly to optical inserts. Sourcewell's RFP #061626 for Law Enforcement Equipment, due June 16, 2026, serves multiple Washington state counties and jurisdictions nationwide but contains no indication that optical inserts are the focus. The code shows minimal relevant recent procurement activity aligned with optical insert procurement at the state and local level.