UNSPSC 51242009: Lactic acid/salicylic acid

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 DE500. This VA Drug Class (DE500) classifies this compound as belonging to the group KERATOLYTICS/CAUSTICS, TOPICAL.

UNSPSC 51242009 Lactic acid/salicylic acid is a Commodity code that in recent state and local practice covers first aid and medical supply procurement, including antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, pain relievers, bandages, first aid kits, and emergency blankets — though the code name does not reflect the breadth of medical consumables actually being solicited. Fire rescue departments and similar municipal emergency-response agencies are the primary buying entities under this code. The scope encompasses both individual medical items and bundled first aid kits purchased in quantities ranging from single units to thousands annually, with vendors expected to meet minimum product shelf-life requirements and comply with local procurement rules, including minority business set-asides and local-vendor preferences.

The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department posted an Invitation to Bid (ITB 25P00157) on April 24, 2026 for medical aid supplies with a total department budget of $100,000 and an anticipated one-year award period with two optional renewals. The solicitation included a 5% bid discount for City-certified Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises (U-WMBEs), with discounts capped at $10,000 for SLBEs and $20,000 for U-WMBEs. The bid opening was scheduled for April 9, 2025, with electronic submission required through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal. Recent activity under this code remains sparse; the Tampa Fire Rescue solicitation represents the primary identified state and local opportunity, suggesting limited current market activity in this commodity classification.