UNSPSC 51132305: Hetastarch/electrolytes

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 51132305 Hetastarch/electrolytes is a Commodity code representing blood plasma volume expanders and related clinical blood products that state and local health systems procure to support hospital and trauma operations. Recent solicitation activity shows that hospitals and public health systems are buying comprehensive blood products and blood services — including red blood cells, fresh frozen plasma, platelets by apheresis, cryoprecipitate, and supporting immunohematology and reference lab services — often bundled as integrated supply and support arrangements rather than as discrete hetastarch formulations alone. Issuing bodies under this code include county health departments and public hospital systems that operate acute-care facilities and long-term care operations. Proposers must typically hold five years of prior experience delivering similar products or services, maintain FDA, CLIA, AABB, and state licensing credentials, and carry general liability, automobile liability, and professional liability insurance at stated minimums. Living wage compliance, HIPAA Business Associate status, and Section 504 accessibility are common compliance requirements.

The County of San Mateo posted an RFP for Blood Products & Blood Services (Solicitation 660002627259) on July 24, 2026, due August 28, 2026, to supply its public hospital and clinic system with twice-daily deliveries Monday through Friday and once-daily weekend service of red blood cells, plasma products, and platelets, with anticipated 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 five-year contract carries a 5 to 10 percentage point local-business preference under San Mateo County's Procurement Preference for Local Businesses Ordinance. The source shows limited recent activity; this single solicitation from a California county health system represents the available sample for geographic and issuing-body characterization.