UNSPSC 51191605: Sterile water for injection

This classification denotes an electrolyte-active substance, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier 059QF0KO0R. European Medicines Agency schedules Water in its eXtended EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary or XEVMPD under Index SUB15717MIG. Water generally arises in the molecular formula H2O. The term 'water' is a United States Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia Name designation. SMILES: O.

UNSPSC 51191605 Sterile water for injection is a Commodity code that encompasses injectable pharmaceutical solutions and related parenteral products used in correctional healthcare, municipal water treatment facilities, and wastewater infrastructure. State and local opportunities under this code reflect a fragmented buyer base spanning healthcare agencies within correctional systems, water and wastewater utilities, and municipal environmental departments. The Washington State Department of Corrections represents the primary healthcare purchaser, soliciting parenteral nutrition solutions, intravenous fluids, and controlled substances for incarcerated individuals; the City of Meriden and Broward County illustrate the utilities side, where the code captures chemical products and equipment supporting water pollution control and wastewater treatment operations. Scope of work ranges from time-sensitive medical parenteral products requiring 24-hour or 8-hour delivery windows to commodity chemicals such as sodium bisulfite for municipal infrastructure maintenance. The code also encompasses valve parts, repair services, and SCADA-compatible equipment when these support wastewater facilities, though recent opportunities show limited direct alignment with the nominal "sterile water for injection" definition.

Recent activity shows concentration in the Pacific Northwest and Florida. The Washington State Department of Corrections issued RFQQ RFQQK13020 on September 8, 2026, with quotes due October 7, 2026, seeking parenteral products and services across eight facilities with a pre-bid conference on September 23, 2026 and a contract term of November 26, 2026 through June 30, 2030; the solicitation encourages small business (25%), minority-owned business (10%), women-owned business (6%), and veteran-owned business (5%) participation and permits DOC to select up to three bidders per region. The City of Meriden issued IFB B027-15 on August 14, 2026, requesting sodium bisulfite chemical supply for its Water Pollution Control Facility with bids due July 29, 2026. Broward County, Florida posted RFI BLD6232026F23 on September 18, 2026, due September 29, 2026, evaluating DeZurik/APCO valve suppliers and alternative manufacturers for wastewater treatment compliance.