UNSPSC 51132306: Hetastarch/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 51132306 Hetastarch/sodium chloride is a Commodity code that in practice encompasses a broader range of blood products and related clinical laboratory services procured by state and local health systems. The County of San Mateo's recent solicitation demonstrates that state and local governments use this code family to source whole blood derivatives — red blood cells, fresh frozen plasma, pooled cryoprecipitate, and single-donor platelets — along with associated immunohematology and reference laboratory support for hospital and clinic operations. Issuing bodies under this code include county-level public health systems and hospital authorities operating acute-care facilities and long-term care operations. Vendors must maintain FDA, CLIA, AABB, and any Deemed Status certifications; hold state licensure to collect, process, and distribute blood products; carry substantial liability coverage ($1 million per occurrence for general and professional liability, $3 million aggregate professional); and demonstrate five years of prior experience in similar services.

The County of San Mateo posted an RFP (Solicitation 660002627259) on July 24, 2026, with responses due August 28, 2026, to supply blood products and services supporting San Mateo Medical Center's acute-care hospital and clinic network. Based on 2025 usage, the County anticipates annual demand of 888 units of red blood cells, 85 units of single-donor platelets, 49 units of fresh frozen plasma, and 8 units of pooled cryoprecipitate, requiring twice-daily delivery Monday through Friday and once-daily weekend service. The five-year contract will be awarded on best overall value, with a 5 to 10 percentage point local-business preference available under the County's Procurement Preference for Local Businesses Ordinance. Proposers must register in SAM.gov, maintain compliance with HIPAA Business Associate requirements, and adhere to the County's Living Wage Ordinance ($17.00 per hour, adjusted annually by CPI-U capped at 3.5%).