UNSPSC 51204202: Veterinary anthrax vaccines

This classification denotes preparations containing substances with antigenic properties administered to activate veterinary or non-human immune systems, thereby inducing immune responses, preparations called vaccines, of which the current commodities address or prevent infectious Anthrax, a disease caused by the spore-forming bacteria Bacillus anthracis, the same disease that USNLM codifies in MeSH UID D000881 and which afflicts hooved animals such as sheep and goats, thus the term ANTHRAX VACCINES.

UNSPSC 51204202 Veterinary anthrax vaccines, a Commodity code, spans the narrower activity of veterinary pharmaceutical and clinic supplies that state and local governments procure for animal shelter operations, veterinary clinics, and specialized animal-care programs. Recent solicitations show that the code actually encompasses a broader portfolio than anthrax vaccines alone: animal shelters and county animal-services divisions are purchasing comprehensive veterinary pharmaceuticals (vaccines, medications, anesthetic drugs, euthanasia solutions), medical supplies (syringes, needles, sutures), and related clinic supplies on an as-needed basis, typically under annual or multi-year supply contracts with firm or discounted pricing. The issuing bodies are county governments, municipal animal-care agencies, and specialized county functions such as sheriffs' K-9 units; many are repeat buyers across multiple contract cycles. Scope spans preventive care, emergency services, surgical supplies, and support for high-volume shelters that process thousands of animals annually.

Recent opportunities span Florida, California, and Texas. Pinellas County Government (Florida) posted an ITB on September 24, 2026 for veterinary drugs, vaccines, and animal healthcare products, with an estimated annual budget of $25,000 ($75,000 over 36 months) and a delivery requirement of two days FOB destination, requiring vendors to quote discounts from manufacturer's suggested retail price. The City of San Antonio is soliciting annual-contract bids for animal pharmaceuticals on October 30, 2026 via its SAePS portal, with a pre-bid conference scheduled for October 21, 2026. Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter in Texas posted an IFB on April 23, 2026 requiring a comprehensive online ordering and tracking portal, firm pricing for three months, and delivery within two weeks. Collier County (Florida) issued an ITN on February 4, 2025 for comprehensive veterinary services supporting a domestic animal shelter, and Orange County Sheriff-Coroner (California) posted an IFB on September 3, 2026 for specialized veterinary and boarding services for the K-9 unit, requiring board-certified specialists and advanced diagnostic imaging. The geographic spread shows active procurement in Florida (Pinellas, Collier), Texas (San Antonio, Williamson), and California (Orange County), with activity concentrated in jurisdictions operating high-volume animal shelters or specialized service divisions.