UNSPSC 51271900: Anaesthetic aminobenzoates

Anaesthetics based on derivatives of benzoic acid that contain one or more amino groups attached to the benzene ring structure.

UNSPSC 51271900 Anaesthetic aminobenzoates is a Class code covering pharmaceutical products supplied to state and local government facilities through cooperative purchasing arrangements and direct procurement. The code encompasses generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter products distributed across participating jurisdictions and their healthcare and correctional facilities. Issuing bodies include state purchasing offices administering multistate cooperative agreements, state departments of administration, and participating state and local government entities. The Minnesota Multistate Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (MMCAP), administered by the Minnesota Department of Administration's Office of State Procurement, represents the dominant recent buyer activity under this code, procuring across multiple participating states including Oregon.

MMCAP issued an RFP on January 20, 2026 (S1070000015802) for Generic Multi Source Pharmaceuticals and OTC Products with proposals due March 26, 2026. The solicitation establishes multiple-award contracts requiring manufacturers to supply comprehensive pricing for identified pharmaceutical products with specific National Drug Codes, supported by detailed product information including NDC codes, SKUs, UPCs, strength, dosage form, and manufacturing locations. Vendors must certify compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices and the Drug Supply Chain Security Act, maintain contractual relationships with at least two of three authorized wholesalers (AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation/Cencora, Cardinal Health 110 and 112, and Morris & Dickson Co., LLC), and carry insurance including $5 million commercial general liability and $2 million network security and professional liability coverage. Evaluation emphasizes price competitiveness (75 percent weight), with fixed pricing, net price formats, or WAC-minus pricing structures accepted. The contract term runs two years for new responders, with optional extensions, and products must achieve marketplace availability by May 15, 2026 with effective dates of July 1, 2026.