UNSPSC 42312401: Calcium alginate wound packing

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as an absorbent wound care products that contain sodium and calcium fibers derived from seaweed in a medical settingCalcium alginate wound packing under 21 CFR and under FDA product code FRO. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 902110.

UNSPSC 42312401 Calcium alginate wound packing, a Commodity code, encompasses medical and first aid supplies procured by state and local fire departments, rescue services, and animal shelters for emergency response and clinical operations. Recent solicitations show the code applies to broad medical supply categories beyond the specific product name — including respiratory equipment, cardiac monitoring electrodes, endotracheal tubes, bandaging materials, oxygen delivery systems, and veterinary pharmaceuticals — when bundled into comprehensive supply contracts. The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department and Tampa Fire Department Rescue Division are the dominant repeat buyers in the recent activity, issuing multiple competitive solicitations within the past four months. Issuing bodies span municipal fire departments and county animal shelters; school districts and transit authorities do not appear in the recent record. The City of Tampa offers sheltered-market set-asides for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) with a 5% bid discount capped at $10,000 to $20,000 depending on certification type, reflecting local economic inclusion priorities.

Activity concentrates in Florida and Texas. The City of Tampa issued two ITBs in March and April 2026 for medical and first aid supplies with response dates of March 13, 2026 (26P00145, estimated contract value $700,000) and April 9, 2025 (25P00157, $100,000 budget). Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter in Texas issued IFB 26IFB24 for pharmaceuticals and clinic supplies with a response date of April 23, 2026, seeking a vendor capable of online ordering, electronic portal management, and two-week delivery via UPS or FedEx. Tampa solicitations emphasize expiration dates of at least nine months from acceptance; Williamson County requires one-year minimum shelf life. Firm pricing commitments range from one year (Tampa) to three months (Williamson County), with price adjustments thereafter subject to substantiation and approval. No specific budget or award value is disclosed for the Williamson County opportunity.