UNSPSC 51241140: Azapentacene polysulfonate

Used for cataracts.

UNSPSC 51241140 Azapentacene polysulfonate, a Commodity code, describes active pharmaceutical ingredients and specialty chemicals used in pharmaceutical manufacturing and formulation, though recent state and local procurement activity under this code shows limited direct sourcing for the specific compound. State and local health and pharmaceutical procurement increasingly operates through cooperative purchasing vehicles that aggregate demand across multiple jurisdictions and authorize wholesalers to distribute manufacturers' products to end-use facilities. The issuing bodies are primarily state health departments and cooperative purchasing alliances that coordinate procurement on behalf of state agencies, local governments, and health systems. Vendors in this space must meet rigorous regulatory requirements including cGMP certification, compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act, FDA approval, and comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and professional liability policies.

The Minnesota Multistate Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (MMCAP), administered by the Minnesota Department of Administration's Office of State Procurement, issued an RFP (Solicitation Number S1070000015802) on January 20, 2026 for generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter products with a response deadline of March 26, 2026. The solicitation seeks manufacturers to supply identified pharmaceutical products through three authorized wholesalers — AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation (Cencora), Cardinal Health 110 and 112, and Morris & Dickson Co., LLC — with awards effective July 1, 2026 across participating state and local government facilities in Minnesota, Oregon, and other member jurisdictions. Evaluation weights pricing competitiveness at 75 percent, fixed pricing at 10 percent, and compliance with administrative requirements (EDI capability, administrative fee structure, data format submission) at 15 percent combined. Vendors must maintain contractual relationships with at least two of the three authorized wholesalers and demonstrate pricing flexibility through flat price, net price, or WAC-minus structures. The contract term runs two years for new responders with optional extensions; incumbents' amendments align with existing agreement expirations through June 30, 2028.