UNSPSC 51242013: Sulfacetamide/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 DE500. This VA Drug Class (DE500) classifies this compound as belonging to the group KERATOLYTICS/CAUSTICS, TOPICAL.

UNSPSC 51242013 Sulfacetamide/sulfur is a Commodity code that shows minimal recent state and local procurement activity aligned with its nominal scope. The single representative opportunity on file — City of Austin IFB 2200 CSH1061 — involves liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) for wastewater treatment phosphorus removal, a chemical commodity unrelated to the code's dermatological sulfur-based product classification. A second opportunity posted by the City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department (ITB 25-P-00157) covers medical aid supplies including bandages, antiseptic sprays, and first aid kits — also misaligned with the code's stated scope. The mismatch between the code's pharmaceutical intent and the actual solicitations suggests either state and local tagging inconsistencies or minimal procurement volume in the sulfacetamide/sulfur category.

The two opportunities represent different issuing bodies — a city water utility and a municipal fire department — with no repeat buyers evident in the recent record. Activity is geographically limited to Texas (Austin) and Florida (Tampa) based on available opportunities. The Austin solicitation, due August 25, 2026, seeks unpackaged liquid aluminum sulfate at 47%-49% concentration, 179,200 gallons annually, with local and small business preference discounts of 5% and 3% respectively on qualifying bids; bidders must maintain minimum inventory, provide municipal references, and accept firm pricing for 12 months with PPI-indexed adjustments thereafter. The Tampa ITB, with a $100,000 department budget, includes 5% bid discounts for City-certified Small Local Business Enterprises and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises. Neither opportunity reflects meaningful procurement aligned with sulfacetamide or sulfur products.