UNSPSC 51241872: Glycerin/witch hazel

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 51241872 Glycerin/witch hazel is a Commodity code covering topical first aid and medical supply products procured by state and local fire, rescue, and emergency response departments. The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department's recent Invitation to Bid for medical aid supplies illustrates the actual scope: the procurement encompasses a 32-item list of antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, aspirin, pain relievers, bandages, first aid kits, and emergency blankets with annual volumes ranging from 1 to 2,700 units per line item. State and local fire and rescue departments drive the bulk of activity under this code, sourcing consumable medical and first-aid supplies for field operations and station inventory. The Tampa solicitation establishes a $100,000 annual budget and targets an initial one-year award with two potential one-year renewals, with contract awards possible by aggregate total or individual line items depending on vendor capacity and pricing.

The recent activity surfaces in Florida, specifically Tampa. The City of Tampa Fire Rescue's ITB 25P00157, posted April 24, 2026 with a bid-opening date of April 9, 2025, 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, targeting African American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, and women-owned businesses. All medications require a minimum nine-month expiration date from acceptance. Vendors must submit documentation including business licenses, minority business status certifications, conflict-of-interest disclosures, and criminal history screening practices, with a Letter of Intent required within ten work days of bid opening if selected.