UNSPSC 51241831: Benzoxiquine/ichthammol

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 51241831 Benzoxiquine/ichthammol is a Commodity code representing specialized pharmaceutical and medicinal compounds used in first aid and emergency medical applications. State and local governments procure this product primarily as part of broader medical aid supply portfolios for fire rescue departments, emergency response units, and public health services. The recent solicitation activity reflects purchasing integrated into comprehensive first aid and emergency supply procurement rather than as a standalone item, with issuing bodies including municipal fire rescue departments and emergency services divisions that bundle this commodity with antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, pain relievers, bandages, and other medical consumables into single procurements.

The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department posted ITB 25P00157 for Medical Aid Supplies on April 24, 2026, with a response deadline of April 9, 2025, targeting an estimated annual budget of $100,000 across 32 medical and first aid supply line items with quantities ranging from 1 to 2,700 units per item. The procurement included set-aside provisions for City-certified Small Local Business Enterprises offering a 5% bid discount (not to exceed $10,000) and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises offering a 5% discount (not to exceed $20,000), with a pre-compiled contact list of 11 certified minority and small local business enterprises. The award structure permitted selection by aggregate total or individual line items, with an initial one-year period and two optional one-year renewals. All medications required a minimum nine-month expiration date from acceptance, and bidders submitted electronically through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal with evaluation criteria including product quality, vendor responsibility, financial condition, and compliance with local ordinances.