UNSPSC 51242305: Dioxybenzone/ethyl dihydroxypropyl paba/hydroquinone

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 51242305 Dioxybenzone/ethyl dihydroxypropyl paba/hydroquinone is a Commodity code that in recent state and local procurement activity covers a broader range of medical aid and first aid supply items than the code name alone suggests. The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department's ITB 25-P-00157, posted April 24, 2026, solicits 32 medical and first aid supply items including antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, aspirin, pain relievers, bandages, first aid kits, and emergency blankets with estimated annual quantities ranging from 1 to 2,700 units per item. The procurement is issued by municipal fire and rescue departments and other local public safety agencies seeking standardized medical consumables for emergency response and operational readiness. The solicitation includes set-asides for City-certified Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises (U-WMBEs), offering a 5% bid discount on total bid amount capped at $10,000 for SLBEs and $20,000 for U-WMBEs, targeting underutilized businesses owned by African American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, and women business owners.

The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department represents the primary recent activity under this code, with ITB 25-P-00157 budgeted at $100,000 and structured as a one-year initial award with potential for two additional one-year renewals. Bidders must submit proposals electronically through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal with a bid opening of April 9, 2025. All medications require a minimum nine-month expiration date from acceptance, and the City reserves the right to award by aggregate total or individual line items. Vendors must provide business licenses, minority business status certifications, conflict of interest disclosures, and criminal history screening practices documentation. A Letter of Intent (Form MBD-40) is required within ten work days of bid opening, and subcontract agreements or purchase orders with WMBE/SLBE subcontractors must be submitted before work commences.