UNSPSC 51132301: Dextran 40/sodium chloride

This classification denotes a combination drug defined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in its (VA's) National Drug File (NDF), which falls under VA Drug Class BL800. This VA Drug Class (BL800) classifies this compound as belonging to the group VOLUME EXPANDERS.

UNSPSC 51132301 Dextran 40/sodium chloride is a Commodity code covering blood plasma volume expanders and related blood products procured by state and local health systems. State and local governments buy these products primarily through hospital and medical center supply contracts to support acute-care and clinical operations. The County of San Mateo's recent solicitation illustrates the actual scope: the code captures not only dextran formulations but the full range of blood products and blood services, including red blood cells, fresh frozen plasma, platelets, and cryoprecipitate, alongside immunohematology and reference laboratory support. Issuing bodies under this code include county health authorities operating public hospitals and clinic systems. Proposers must hold five years of prior experience, FDA and CLIA certification, AABB accreditation, and state-specific licensure to collect, process, and distribute blood products; maintain general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence, automobile liability of $1 million per accident, and professional liability of $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate; and comply with HIPAA, Section 504 accessibility, and corporate compliance standards.

The County of San Mateo posted an RFP on July 24, 2026, with a response deadline of August 28, 2026, to procure blood products and blood services for San Mateo Medical Center, a fully accredited public hospital and clinic system. The contract scope includes twice-daily delivery Monday through Friday and once-daily weekend delivery, with 2025 usage data indicating approximately 888 units of red blood cells, 85 units of single donor platelets, 49 units of fresh frozen plasma, and 8 units of pooled cryoprecipitate annually. The contract term is five years with no renewal options, and award will be made on best overall value. A 5 to 10 percentage point local-business preference applies under the County's Procurement Preference for Local Businesses Ordinance, extending to local businesses, local nonprofits, small businesses, and micro businesses. The sourcing is limited to California, with the issuing body named as the County of San Mateo; no other recent state or local opportunities under this code are present in the source.