UNSPSC 51241000: Aural preparations

UNSPSC 51241000 Aural preparations is a Class code under which state and local governments procure generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter products for distribution across participating public facilities. The code designation appears misaligned with actual recent procurement activity — the single recent opportunity on record is a multi-source pharmaceutical and OTC product contract, not aural (ear, hearing, or auditory) preparations as the code name suggests. The Minnesota Multistate Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (MMCAP), administered by the Minnesota Department of Administration's Office of State Procurement, issued an RFP in January 2026 to establish multiple contracts with manufacturers of generic pharmaceuticals and OTC products for supply through three authorized wholesalers (AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation, Cardinal Health 110 and 112, and Morris & Dickson Co., LLC). Vendors must certify compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices and the Drug Supply Chain Security Act, maintain contractual relationships with at least two of the three wholesalers, and demonstrate pricing flexibility across flat price, net price, and WAC-minus formats. The RFP does not identify set-aside restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises.

Geographic activity centers on Minnesota and participating member states including Oregon. The MMCAP opportunity, posted January 20, 2026, with proposals due March 26, 2026, represents the most recent recorded state and local activity under this code. Vendors must submit detailed product information including National Drug Codes, SKUs, UPCs, strengths, dosage forms, and manufacturing locations through the ePro procurement system in CSV format, with all products required to be available in the marketplace by May 15, 2026 and resulting agreements effective July 1, 2026. Contract terms run two years for new responders with optional MMCAP extensions, or through June 30, 2028 for incumbent amendments. Evaluation is weighted heavily on price competitiveness (75 percent), with smaller weightings on fixed pricing (10 percent), compliance with administrative data requirements (5 percent), EDI capability (5 percent), and willingness to accept a 3 percent administrative fee (5 percent). The RFP does not disclose specific award values or budget ranges. The code shows minimal recent activity — this single MMCAP cooperative purchasing vehicle is the only documented state and local opportunity on record.