UNSPSC 51242200: Combination otic agents

This classification denotes combination drugs and preparations which treat or alleviate symptoms of ear disorders or infections, hence the term OTIC AGENTS. Typical combination otic agent constituents are acetic acid and chloroxylenol.

UNSPSC 51242200 Combination otic agents is a Class code covering ear-drop pharmaceuticals and related combination products supplied to state and local government healthcare facilities, though recent state and local procurement activity under this code shows minimal direct solicitation. The Minnesota Multistate Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (MMCAP), administered by the Minnesota Department of Administration's Office of State Procurement, issued a Request for Proposal in January 2026 for generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter products distributed across participating state and local government facilities in Minnesota and Oregon. This RFP encompasses a broad range of pharmaceutical products beyond otic agents alone, with vendors required to supply products through three authorized wholesalers (AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation/Cencora, Cardinal Health 110 and 112, and Morris & Dickson Co., LLC). Vendors must certify compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), maintain contractual relationships with at least two of the three authorized wholesalers with chargeback systems in place, and demonstrate pricing flexibility through fixed-price, net-price, or WAC-minus formats. Required insurance includes workers' compensation, commercial general liability of $5,000,000 per occurrence, network security and privacy liability of $2,000,000, and professional liability of $2,000,000.

The MMCAP RFP (Solicitation Number S1070000015802) represents the primary recent activity visible under this code, with a proposal due date of March 26, 2026 and questions closing February 18, 2026. Evaluation emphasizes price competitiveness (75 percent weight), with the remainder distributed across fixed pricing, administrative-fee compliance, EDI capability, and agreement to a 3 percent administrative fee. Products must be available in the marketplace by May 15, 2026, with contract effectiveness July 1, 2026. The contract term is two years for new responders with optional extensions, while incumbent responders' amendments align with existing agreement expiration dates through June 30, 2028. No specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed; however, vendors should anticipate a 3 percent administrative fee on all purchases and performance penalties of $200 to $1,500 per violation for issues such as late reporting or missed onboarding timelines. Submissions are made through the ePro procurement system using Google Chrome, with pricing and product information in designated Excel spreadsheet format converted to CSV.