UNSPSC 51241524: Edta/povidone

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 51241524 Edta/povidone, a Commodity code, encompasses generic pharmaceutical and over-the-counter products that state and local government health systems, correctional facilities, and social service agencies procure through cooperative purchasing vehicles and direct supply agreements. The scope of work involves manufacturing and distributing pharmaceutical products with specific National Drug Codes, packaging configurations, and compliance certifications including current Good Manufacturing Practices and Drug Supply Chain Security Act adherence. Issuing bodies under this code include state health departments, departments of administration, and multistate cooperative purchasing alliances that aggregate demand across member jurisdictions and authorized wholesalers. The Minnesota Multistate Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (MMCAP), administered by the Minnesota Department of Administration's Office of State Procurement, represents a primary institutional buyer leveraging cooperative purchasing to reach participating state and local facilities across multiple states including Oregon.

MMCAP's January 2026 RFP for generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and OTC products, due March 26, 2026, exemplifies current procurement activity under this code. The solicitation establishes multiple contracts with vendors required to maintain relationships with authorized wholesalers (AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation, Cardinal Health, and Morris & Dickson Co., LLC), provide detailed product information including NDC codes and packaging specifications, and comply with FDA requirements and expiration-date standards. Evaluation emphasizes price competitiveness (75 percent weight), with additional scoring for fixed pricing, administrative compliance, EDI capability, and acceptance of a 3 percent administrative fee. Awarded vendors face performance penalties ranging from $200 to $1,500 per violation and must carry insurance including $5 million commercial general liability and $2 million network security and privacy liability. The contract term runs two years for new responders with optional extensions through June 30, 2028 for incumbents, with products required to be available in the marketplace by May 15, 2026 and resulting agreements effective July 1, 2026.