UNSPSC 51241830: Benzoin/camphor/tolu balsam

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 51241830 Benzoin/camphor/tolu balsam is a Commodity code for specialty chemical compounds and botanically derived medicinal ingredients used in pharmaceutical formulations, antiseptic products, and first aid supplies. State and local governments procure under this code primarily through fire rescue departments, public health agencies, and emergency services that stock medical aid kits and first aid supplies. The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department's recent ITB 25-P-00157 for medical aid supplies demonstrates actual buying activity in this space: the solicitation covers antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, pain relievers, and first aid kits with annual quantities ranging from 1 to 2,700 units per item and a total departmental budget of $100,000. Issuing bodies for code 51241830 include municipal fire and rescue services, which are the primary state and local purchasers of medical-grade antiseptic compounds and first aid consumables. The code shows limited but active procurement from city-level emergency services with emphasis on set-asides for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises (U-WMBEs), offering 5% bid discounts capped at $10,000 for SLBEs and $20,000 for U-WMBEs.

Tampa represents the identified geographic concentration for recent activity under this code. The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department's ITB 25-P-00157, due April 9, 2025, is the only recent solicitation in the available opportunities block. All medications procured must meet a minimum nine-month expiration date from acceptance, and the City reserves discretion to award by aggregate total or individual line items. Vendors must provide business licenses, minority business certifications, conflict of interest disclosures, and criminal history screening documentation. The procurement structure anticipates an initial one-year award with potential for two additional one-year renewals, making this a low-risk, repeatable supply relationship for qualified vendors in the Tampa market.