UNSPSC 51241906: Castor oil/silicone

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 51241906 Castor oil/silicone, a Commodity code, covers specialized lubricants and chemical additives that state and local governments procure for equipment maintenance, medical applications, and operational support. Recent activity shows the code tags medical supply procurement, though the actual solicitation encompasses a broader first-aid and emergency-response product mix including antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, pain relievers, bandages, first aid kits, and emergency blankets rather than castor oil or silicone products specifically. The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department is the primary recent issuing body under this code, drawing procurement activity from municipal fire and rescue operations that maintain medical readiness and first-response capability.

The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department posted ITB 25P00157 on April 24, 2026, with a response deadline of April 9, 2025, requesting medical aid supplies across 32 line items with estimated annual quantities ranging from 1 to 2,700 units. The procurement targets a $100,000 annual budget and includes set-asides for City-certified Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises (U-WMBEs), offering a 5% bid discount with caps of $10,000 for SLBEs and $20,000 for U-WMBEs. All medications must meet a nine-month minimum expiration date from acceptance, and the City reserves the right to award by aggregate total or individual line items, with an initial one-year award period and potential for two additional one-year renewals. 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 (Form MBD-40) due within ten work days of bid opening.