UNSPSC 51132303: Dextran 70/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 51132303 Dextran 70/sodium chloride is a Commodity code covering blood products and related services procured by state and local health care systems. State and local governments buy under this code primarily whole blood components—red blood cells, fresh frozen plasma, single-donor and pooled platelets, and cryoprecipitate—along with the immunohematology and reference laboratory support services required to validate and distribute them safely. Issuing bodies are typically county and municipal hospital systems and public health authorities operating acute-care facilities and clinics. The work requires vendors to hold FDA, CLIA, AABB, and applicable Deemed Status certifications; maintain current state licenses for blood collection, processing, and distribution; and provide twice-daily delivery on weekdays and once-daily weekend service to support continuous hospital demand.

The County of San Mateo, California posted an RFP (solicitation 660002627259) on July 24, 2026 for blood products and services to support San Mateo Medical Center, with proposals due August 28, 2026. The solicitation specifies five years of prior similar experience, $1 million in general and professional liability coverage, and California workers' compensation insurance. The County applies a 5 to 10 percentage point local-business preference under its Procurement Preference for Local Businesses Ordinance. Based on 2025 usage, the county 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. The contract term is five years with award to the responsive, responsible proposer offering best overall value. No pre-proposal conference or site visit is scheduled.