UNSPSC 51241612: Coal tar/salicylic acid

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 51241612 Coal tar/salicylic acid is a Commodity code that in state and local procurement practice captures topical medicinal compounds and first-aid supply items—specifically antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, aspirin, pain relievers, bandages, first aid kits, and emergency blankets. The code sees activity primarily from municipal emergency services and fire departments, which procure these items for operational use and personnel readiness. Issuing bodies include fire rescue departments within city governments. Set-aside and preference programs are active under this code: the City of Tampa's recent solicitation included specific 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, with discounts capped at $10,000 for SLBEs and $20,000 for U-WMBEs.

The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department posted ITB 25-P-00157 on April 24, 2026, requesting medical aid supplies across 32 line items with an annual budget of $100,000 and a bid opening date of April 9, 2025. Vendors must submit bids electronically through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal and provide extensive documentation including business licenses, minority business certification status, and criminal history screening practices. All medications must have a minimum nine-month expiration date from acceptance. The contract structure allows single awards by aggregate total or individual line items, with an initial one-year term and two optional one-year renewals. Geographic activity is currently limited to Florida based on the available recent opportunities; broader state and local solicitation activity under this code is not evident in the source.