UNSPSC 51241834: Boric acid/zinc oxide

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 51241834 Boric acid/zinc oxide is a Commodity code that in practice encompasses medical and first aid supply items purchased by fire departments and emergency response agencies. State and local governments procure under this code a range of medical consumables including antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, pain relievers, bandages, first aid kits, and emergency blankets — items that support front-line emergency medical response rather than pharmaceutical manufacturing inputs. The issuing bodies soliciting under the code include municipal fire and rescue departments, which acquire these supplies through competitive bidding processes with annual replacement cycles and multi-year renewal options.

The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department posted Invitation to Bid 25P00157 on April 24, 2026, seeking 32 line items of medical aid supplies with estimated annual consumption ranging from 1 to 2,700 units per item and a total department budget of $100,000. The solicitation includes set-aside provisions for City-certified Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) offering a 5% bid discount (capped at $10,000) and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises (U-WMBEs) offering a 5% discount (capped at $20,000). All medications must carry a minimum nine-month expiration date from acceptance, and the City reserves the right to award by aggregate total or individual line items. The procurement anticipates an initial one-year award period with potential for two additional one-year renewals. Vendors submit electronically through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal and must provide business licenses, minority business status certifications, conflict-of-interest disclosures, and criminal history screening documentation.