UNSPSC 51242301: Oxybenzone/padimate o

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 DE300. This VA Drug Class (DE300) classifies this compound as belonging to the group SUN PROTECTANTS/SCREENS, TOPICAL.

UNSPSC 51242301 Oxybenzone/padimate o is a Commodity code covering sunscreen and UV-protection active ingredients, though recent state and local solicitations show the code being tagged for broader medical and first aid supply procurement. The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department's ITB 25-P-00157, posted April 24, 2026, requests 32 medical and first aid items including antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, aspirin, pain relievers, bandages, first aid kits, and emergency blankets—none of which are sunscreen or UV-protection products. The misalignment between the code's nominal scope and the actual solicitation suggests either a tagging error or administrative classification drift. Fire and rescue departments represent the primary issuing body visible in recent activity under this code, typically procuring supplies for emergency response and on-scene medical support.

Tampa represents the only jurisdiction with recent activity documented under this code as of July 2026. The ITB closed April 9, 2025, with a $100,000 annual budget and a one-year initial award period plus two optional one-year renewals. The City offers set-asides for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) with a 5% bid discount (not to exceed $10,000) and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises (U-WMBEs) with a 5% discount (not to exceed $20,000). All medications require a minimum nine-month expiration date from acceptance, and vendors may be awarded by aggregate total or individual line items. Bidders must submit a Letter of Intent within ten work days of bid opening and provide subcontract agreements before engaging any WMBE/SLBE subcontractors.