UNSPSC 51242012: Salicylic acid/sulfur

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 DE400. This VA Drug Class (DE400) classifies this compound as belonging to the group SOAPS/SHAMPOOS/SOAP-FREE CLEANSERS.

UNSPSC 51242012 Salicylic acid/sulfur is a Commodity code encompassing topical chemical treatments used in first aid and medical supply procurement. State and local governments purchase these products as components of broader medical aid supply kits and emergency preparedness stockpiles. The recent solicitation activity shows fire rescue departments and similar emergency-response agencies as primary buyers, procuring salicylic acid and sulfur formulations alongside complementary first aid items such as antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, bandages, and pain relievers. Issuing bodies for this code include municipal fire departments and city procurement offices acting on their behalf, typically through formal invitation-to-bid processes and with emphasis on vendor diversity through set-aside programs.

The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department posted ITB 25-P-00157 on April 24, 2026, seeking medical aid supplies with a response deadline of April 9, 2025, encompassing 32 line items with annual quantities ranging from 1 to 2,700 units across product categories. The procurement carries a $100,000 total department budget and offers a 5% bid discount for City-certified Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises (U-WMBEs), with discounts not to exceed $10,000 for SLBEs and $20,000 for U-WMBEs. All medications must maintain a minimum nine-month expiration date from acceptance, and the City reserves the right to award by aggregate total or individual line items across an initial one-year period with potential for two additional one-year renewals. The solicitation targets underutilized businesses owned by African American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, and Women business owners, with a pre-compiled contact list of eleven certified minority and small local business enterprises.