UNSPSC 51241610: Coal tar/menthol

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 DE820. This VA Drug Class (DE820) classifies this compound as belonging to the group ANTIPSORIATICS, TOPICAL.

UNSPSC 51241610 Coal tar/menthol is a Commodity code that nominally covers coal tar and menthol products, but the recent state and local procurement activity under this code shows a mismatch between the code's named scope and what is actually being bought. The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department's ITB 25-P-00157, posted April 24, 2026 with a response deadline of April 9, 2025, solicits a broad range of medical aid supplies including antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, aspirin, pain relievers, bandages, first aid kits, and emergency blankets—none of which align with coal tar or menthol products. The solicitation targets an estimated annual procurement of up to 2,700 units across 32 line items, with a total department budget of $100,000 and an initial one-year award period plus two potential one-year renewals. The code shows little relevant recent activity; the single posted opportunity under this code appears to be mistagged.

The geographic activity reflects only the City of Tampa, Florida at this time. The procurement includes set-aside provisions for City-certified Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises (U-WMBEs), offering a 5% bid discount on total bid amount capped at $10,000 for SLBEs and $20,000 for U-WMBEs. All medications must carry a minimum nine-month expiration date from acceptance, and vendors must submit documentation including business licenses, minority business status, conflict of interest disclosures, and criminal history screening practices. The City reserves the right to award by aggregate total or individual line items, and bidders must submit a Letter of Intent within ten work days of bid opening.