UNSPSC 51132302: Dextran 70/dextrose

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 51132302 Dextran 70/dextrose, a Commodity code, encompasses blood products and related transfusion services that state and local health systems procure to support hospital and clinic operations. The County of San Mateo's recent RFP for blood products and blood services illustrates the actual scope: red blood cells, fresh frozen plasma, platelets (single donor by apheresis), pooled cryoprecipitate, immunohematology lab services, and reference lab support delivered to a public hospital system. Issuing bodies under this code include county health departments and public hospital authorities operating acute-care facilities and clinic networks. Proposers must hold five years of prior experience providing similar services, maintain FDA, CLIA, AABB, and Deemed Status certifications, and comply with state blood-banking licensure requirements. Insurance requirements include general liability of $1 million per occurrence, automobile liability of $1 million per accident, and professional liability of $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate, plus workers' compensation mandated by state law.

The County of San Mateo posted its blood products and blood services RFP on July 24, 2026, with proposals due August 28, 2026. Based on 2025 usage, the Medical Center anticipates annual demand of 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, with twice-daily delivery Monday through Friday and once-daily weekend service. The contract term spans five years with no renewal options stated. Award will be made to the responsive, responsible proposer offering best overall value. A 5 to 10 percentage point local-business preference applies under San Mateo County's Procurement Preference for Local Businesses Ordinance to local businesses, local nonprofits, small businesses, and micro businesses. Contractors must comply with the County's Living Wage Ordinance (currently $17.00 per hour, adjusted annually by CPI-U, capped at 3.5%), HIPAA Business Associate requirements, Section 504 accessibility compliance, and corporate compliance code of conduct standards.