UNSPSC 42311547: Compound or composite bandages

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a structured from components bandage with pre applied compounds that stops the flow of blood from an artery by applying pressure in a medical setting Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 300590.

UNSPSC 42311547 Compound or composite bandages is a Commodity code covering medical-grade bandages, dressings, and wound-care components procured by state agencies, counties, cities, and specialized public facilities. State and local governments buy these products for emergency response, occupational health programs, institutional care, and first responder readiness. Recent solicitations show demand for multi-component systems including adhesive dressings, gauze products, color-coordinated sizing for specific applications (such as intraosseous needle stabilizer dressings), and integrated first aid kits. Issuing bodies span state procurement divisions, county purchasing offices, city fire and rescue departments, state facilities including supported living centers, and transit authorities. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, City of Tampa Fire Rescue, Escambia County Florida, and Washington State Department of Transportation appear as recent buyers in this space.

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas, Florida, and Washington state, with multi-state cooperative purchasing vehicles also active. Representative recent opportunities include the Texas Comptroller IFB 304T-27-345A2 for Personal Protective Equipment and First Aid Components (due October 6, 2026) spanning 21 line items including bandages and gauze across statewide delivery with a contract term through November 30, 2027 and four renewal options; Texas Health and Human Services IFB HHS0017685 for miscellaneous medical supplies for the Denton State Supported Living Center (due August 19, 2026) covering 39 line items including protective equipment and dressings with historical annual spend around $50,000; Escambia County Florida's sole-source procurement SSPS0072026 for intraosseous needle stabilizer dressings compatible with the Arrow EZ IO System (due September 29, 2026); and the City of Tampa Fire Rescue ITB 25-P-00157 for medical aid supplies (32 items) with set-aside provisions for small local business enterprises and underutilized minority-owned firms offering a 5% bid discount. NASPO ValuePoint cooperative purchasing RFP NVP_1443 Idaho Medical Supplies (due November 9, 2026) establishes framework pricing for participating state entities and public bodies across multiple jurisdictions.