UNSPSC 51201656: COVID19 - AstraZeneca

The Oxford, AstraZeneca vaccine is a vaccine that aims to protect against COVID-19.

UNSPSC 51201656 COVID19 - AstraZeneca, a Commodity code, covers vaccine procurement by state and local health authorities. The recent activity under this code reflects state health department acquisition of specific vaccines; however, the single posted opportunity names a Yellow Fever Vaccine from Sanofi Pasteur rather than an AstraZeneca COVID-19 product, suggesting the code's nominal scope and actual procurement activity may diverge or the code is being used for broader vaccine categories than its name indicates. State and local buyers under this code appear to be primarily state health departments managing vaccine inventory and distribution. The procurement vehicle used is a sole source notice, which indicates that health agencies may pursue non-competitive procurement when they determine supply is limited to a single qualified vendor.

The Mississippi State Department of Health posted a sole source procurement notice on July 13, 2026, with an objection deadline of August 3, 2026, for Yellow Fever Vaccine from Sanofi Pasteur. The notice allows any person or entity to challenge the sole source classification by submitting written objections with supporting evidence of alternative suppliers to Cynthia Brasher at the Mississippi State Department of Health Purchasing Department. The source provides limited geographic spread — only Mississippi appears in the recent-opportunities block. The notice does not disclose quantity, contract term, estimated value, or pricing.