UNSPSC 51241518: Dextran 70/edta/methylcellulose/sodium chloride

This classification denotes a combination drug defined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in its (VA's) National Drug File (NDF), which falls under VA Drug Class OP500. This VA Drug Class (OP500) classifies this compound as belonging to the group EYE WASHES/LUBRICANTS.

UNSPSC 51241518 Dextran 70/edta/methylcellulose/sodium chloride is a Commodity code covering ophthalmic solutions and related pharmaceutical preparations that state and local governments procure through cooperative purchasing agreements and direct pharmaceutical supply contracts. The code applies to specific formulated eye drops and irrigation solutions stocked in health department clinics, correctional facilities, emergency departments, and public health programs. State and local issuing bodies under this code include state health departments, state procurement offices administering cooperative purchasing vehicles, and participating counties and municipalities within multi-state purchasing consortiums. The Minnesota Multistate Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (MMCAP), administered by the Minnesota Department of Administration's Office of State Procurement, is a key repeat buyer and aggregator of pharmaceutical demand across state and local members.

MMCAP issued an RFP (solicitation S1070000015802) on January 20, 2026, with a response deadline of March 26, 2026, to establish multiple contracts for generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and OTC products including this commodity code, with contract terms effective July 1, 2026, and extending through June 30, 2028 for incumbent vendors. The solicitation covers Minnesota and participating states including Oregon and spans state agencies, county facilities, and municipal health programs. Vendors must certify compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), maintain relationships with at least two of three authorized wholesalers (AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation, Cardinal Health, Morris & Dickson Co., LLC), and meet insurance requirements including $5,000,000 commercial general liability and $2,000,000 network security and privacy liability. Evaluation criteria weight price competitiveness at 75 percent, with pricing flexibility through flat price, net price formats (NF30, NF60, NF90), or WAC-minus structures; all products must have expiration dates at least one year from manufacture with minimum six-month shelf life and comply with FDA requirements.