UNSPSC 51241703: Benzalkonium chloride/edetate/sodium hydroxide

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 OP400. This VA Drug Class (OP400) classifies this compound as belonging to the group CONTACT LENS SOLUTIONS.

UNSPSC 51241703 Benzalkonium chloride/edetate/sodium hydroxide is a Commodity code covering specific pharmaceutical and over-the-counter chemical formulations procured by state and local government health and administrative agencies. State and local buyers under this code seek manufacturers or distributors capable of supplying these products through established pharmaceutical wholesaler networks, with compliance requirements including cGMP certification, FDA approval, and Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) compliance. Issuing bodies soliciting under the code include multistate cooperative purchasing alliances and state health departments administering procurement on behalf of multiple participating jurisdictions and facilities. The work involves establishing supply contracts with fixed or competitive pricing structures, maintaining NDC (National Drug Code) compliance documentation, and fulfilling distribution through authorized pharmaceutical wholesalers with chargeback and EDI capabilities.

The Minnesota Multistate Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (MMCAP), administered by the Minnesota Department of Administration's Office of State Procurement, issued a Request for Proposal (S1070000015802) on January 20, 2026, seeking manufacturers of generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and OTC products for distribution across participating state and local government facilities in Minnesota and Oregon, with proposals due March 26, 2026. The procurement requires vendors to maintain contractual relationships with at least two of three authorized wholesalers (AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation/Cencora, Cardinal Health 110 and 112, and Morris & Dickson Co., LLC), submit detailed product information including NDC codes and SKUs, maintain insurance coverage including $5 million commercial general liability, and agree to a 3 percent administrative fee. Contract awards become effective July 1, 2026, with a two-year initial term for new vendors and optional extensions at MMCAP's discretion. Evaluation weightings favor price competitiveness (75 percent), with smaller weight on fixed pricing, compliance formatting, EDI capability, and administrative fee acceptance (10, 5, 5, and 5 percent respectively). No specific dollar values or set-aside designations are disclosed in the solicitation.