UNSPSC 51241838: Calamine/glycerin/phenol/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 51241838 Calamine/glycerin/phenol/zinc oxide is a Commodity code covering topical medicinal preparations and first aid supplies purchased by state and local public safety and health agencies. In practice, state and local governments use this code to procure medical aid supplies for emergency response, fire, and rescue operations—including antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, pain relievers, bandages, first aid kits, emergency blankets, and related items needed for immediate field use and departmental inventory. Fire rescue departments and emergency medical services are the primary buyers under this code, with purchases typically structured as recurring annual procurements supporting ongoing operational needs rather than one-time acquisitions.

The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department issued ITB 25P00157 in April 2026, seeking medical aid supplies across 32 line items with annual quantities ranging from 1 to 2,700 units and a total department budget of $100,000. The procurement offered set-aside provisions with bid discounts for City-certified Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises (U-WMBEs), with awards anticipated for an initial one-year period plus two potential one-year renewals. The solicitation required a minimum nine-month expiration date on all medications from the acceptance date and mandated electronic submission through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal, with bid opening on April 9, 2025. Tampa's approach reflects broader state and local practice under this code: structured competitive bidding on defined medical supply rosters, local small-business set-asides, and multi-year renewal options to stabilize vendor relationships and supply continuity.