UNSPSC 51241827: Benzocaine/methyl salicylate

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 51241827 Benzocaine/methyl salicylate is a Commodity code that encompasses topical analgesic and antiseptic products used in emergency medical and first aid contexts. State and local governments procure these items primarily for fire rescue departments, emergency medical services, and first responder operations. The Tampa Fire Rescue Department's recent solicitation reflects the actual scope: medical aid supplies including antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, pain relievers, and related first aid consumables, with benzocaine and methyl salicylate products supporting acute pain and minor wound treatment in field settings. Issuing bodies under this code are fire rescue and emergency services departments within municipalities, reflected in the direct procurement activities of fire agencies seeking regular replenishment of medical supply inventories.

The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department posted ITB 25-P-00157 on April 24, 2026 with a response deadline of April 9, 2025, requesting medical aid supplies across 32 line items with annual volumes ranging from 1 to 2,700 units and a total departmental budget of $100,000. The procurement includes set-aside provisions for City-certified Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) offering a 5% bid discount (not to exceed $10,000) and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises (U-WMBEs) offering a 5% discount (not to exceed $20,000). The contract structure provides for an initial one-year award period with two optional one-year renewals, and all medications must maintain a minimum nine-month expiration date from the date of acceptance. The City reserved the right to award by aggregate total or individual line items, and bidders were required to submit documentation including business licenses, minority business status certifications, and conflict of interest disclosures through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal.