UNSPSC 51241815: Balsam peru/castor oil/trypsin

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 DE900. This VA Drug Class (DE900) classifies this compound as belonging to the group DERMATOLOGICALS, TOPICAL OTHER.

UNSPSC 51241815 Balsam peru/castor oil/trypsin is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure medical topical compounds and first aid supplies for emergency response and healthcare operations. The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department's April 2025 ITB 25-P-00157 exemplifies current buying patterns: the solicitation covers a comprehensive list of 32 medical and first aid items including antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, bandages, first aid kits, and emergency blankets with annual quantities ranging from 1 to 2,700 units per item. All medications must meet a minimum nine-month expiration date from acceptance. The procurement carries a $100,000 departmental budget and anticipates an initial one-year award period with potential for two additional one-year renewals. Issuing bodies under this code include municipal fire and rescue departments procuring supplies for operational stock and emergency deployment.

The City of Tampa remains the identified recent buyer in the available record. Tampa's solicitation imposed set-aside provisions reserving 5% bid discounts for City-certified Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises (U-WMBEs), with discounts capped at $10,000 for SLBEs and $20,000 for U-WMBEs, targeting underutilized businesses owned by African American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, and women business owners. Vendors must submit proposals electronically through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal and provide various documentation including business licenses, minority business status disclosures, conflict of interest certifications, and criminal history screening practices. The bid opening was scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, 2025.