UNSPSC 51241901: Cholesterol/petrolatum/stearyl alcohol/wax

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 DE350. This VA Drug Class (DE350) classifies this compound as belonging to the group EMOLLIENTS.

UNSPSC 51241901 Cholesterol/petrolatum/stearyl alcohol/wax is a Commodity code that in recent state and local solicitations covers a broad range of medical aid and first aid supplies purchased by fire and rescue departments. The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department's ITB 25-P-00157, posted April 24, 2026 with a response deadline of April 9, 2025, solicits 32 medical and first aid supply items including antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, aspirin, pain relievers, bandages, first aid kits, and emergency blankets with estimated annual quantities ranging from 1 to 2,700 units per item. The code appears to capture consumable medical supplies and topical products that support emergency response and rescue operations. Issuing bodies include city fire and rescue departments procuring supplies for operational readiness and emergency response capacity.

The Tampa solicitation represents the primary recent activity under this code. The procurement carries a $100,000 total department budget and offers set-aside provisions for City-certified Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises (U-WMBEs), with bid discounts of up to $10,000 for SLBEs and $20,000 for U-WMBEs. All medications must meet a minimum nine-month expiration date from acceptance. The City reserves the right to award by aggregate total or individual line items and anticipates an initial one-year award period with potential for two additional one-year renewals. Bidders must submit a Letter of Intent within ten work days of bid opening and provide subcontract agreements or purchase orders before commencing work with any WMBE or SLBE subcontractors. Evaluation criteria include product quality, vendor responsibility, financial condition, and compliance with local ordinances.