UNSPSC 51241533: Hydroxyethyl cellulose/thimerosal

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 OP900. This VA Drug Class (OP900) classifies this compound as belonging to the group OPHTHALMICS, OTHER.

UNSPSC 51241533 Hydroxyethyl cellulose/thimerosal is a Commodity code representing pharmaceutical and over-the-counter products, particularly active pharmaceutical ingredients and formulated medications distributed through state and local health systems. State and local governments procure under this code primarily through cooperative purchasing alliances and multistate consortia that aggregate demand across participating jurisdictions to secure volume pricing and standardized supply agreements. The Minnesota Multistate Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (MMCAP), administered by the Minnesota Department of Administration's Office of State Procurement, is a principal issuing body under this code, managing contracts that serve state departments, local government facilities, and participating member jurisdictions across multiple states including Oregon. Vendors are required to meet stringent regulatory compliance standards including current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) certification, Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) compliance, and FDA product approval, and must maintain relationships with authorized pharmaceutical wholesalers and carry comprehensive insurance including $5,000,000 commercial general liability and $2,000,000 network security liability coverage.

MMCAP issued a Request for Proposal on January 20, 2026 to establish multiple contracts for generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and OTC products with a proposal due date of March 26, 2026 and contract effectiveness beginning July 1, 2026. The RFP requires vendors to supply products through three authorized wholesalers—AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation (Cencora), Cardinal Health 110 and 112, and Morris & Dickson Co., LLC—and evaluation emphasizes price competitiveness at 75 percent weight, with remaining criteria addressing fixed pricing (10 percent), administrative fee compliance (5 percent), EDI capability (5 percent), and pricing format flexibility (5 percent). The contract term runs two years for new vendors with optional MMCAP extensions, and a 3 percent administrative fee applies to all purchases; the RFP does not disclose specific award values or budget ranges. No geographic concentration beyond the identified participating states or set-aside restrictions were identified in the solicitation.