UNSPSC 51241858: Dimethicone/menthol

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 51241858 Dimethicone/menthol is a Commodity code that maps to state and local procurement of over-the-counter topical and analgesic products for emergency response and public health applications. The recent solicitation activity shows municipalities procuring comprehensive medical and first aid supply bundles that include pain relievers, antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, bandages, first aid kits, and emergency blankets — alongside the dimethicone/menthol products nominally indexed to this code. Issuing bodies include city fire and rescue departments, which are the primary consumer of these supplies for emergency medical response and first aid capabilities. The procurement cycle typically includes one-year initial award periods with renewal options and emphasizes product quality, vendor responsibility, and compliance with local ordinances, including minimum product shelf-life requirements such as nine-month expiration dates from acceptance.

The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department posted ITB 25-P-00157 on April 24, 2026, seeking medical aid supplies through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal with a bid opening originally scheduled for April 9, 2025, and an estimated annual budget of $100,000 across 32 line items with quantities ranging from 1 to 2,700 units per item. The procurement includes set-aside provisions for City-certified Small Local Business Enterprises and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises, offering up to $10,000 in bid discounts for SLBEs and up to $20,000 for U-WMBEs. Florida represents the primary recent activity under this code, with Tampa as a documented issuing body.