UNSPSC 51241141: Carbomer

Ocular lubricant and humectant. Carbomer is a low-molecular weight hydrophilic polymer, which acts by forming a lubricant and humectant film over the eye, by protecting cornea against drying, and by promoting the epithelial, corneal and conjuntival injuries regression associated to dry eye.

UNSPSC 51241141 Carbomer, a Commodity code, encompasses pharmaceutical ingredients and active components that state and local procurement offices acquire as part of broader generic pharmaceutical and over-the-counter (OTC) product supply chains. Recent activity shows state and local buyers sourcing carbomer primarily through cooperative purchasing vehicles that consolidate demand across multiple jurisdictions and procure finished pharmaceutical products rather than raw chemical inputs directly; the work involves establishing framework agreements with manufacturers to supply identified drug formulations through authorized wholesaler distribution networks.

The Minnesota Multistate Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (MMCAP), administered by the Minnesota Department of Administration's Office of State Procurement, issued an RFP on January 20, 2026 (due March 26, 2026) to establish multiple contracts for generic pharmaceuticals and OTC products serving participating state and local government facilities across Minnesota and Oregon. The solicitation requires vendor manufacturers to supply comprehensive product lines with specific National Drug Codes, maintain current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) certification and Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) compliance, distribute through three authorized wholesalers (AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation/Cencora, Cardinal Health, and Morris & Dickson Co., LLC), and accept pricing structures including flat price, net price formats, or WAC-minus arrangements. Evaluation weights favor price competitiveness (75 percent), with secondary criteria addressing administrative compliance, EDI capability, and pricing format adherence. Contract terms run two years for new responders with optional extensions, effective July 1, 2026, with vendors subject to a 3 percent administrative fee and performance penalties of $200 to $1,500 per violation. The source records no standout repeat buyers or geographic concentration beyond the identified MMCAP member states.