UNSPSC 51285500: Antibacterials, synthesized

This classification denotes Antibacterials composed of multiple constituents, with no dominant constituent.

UNSPSC 51285500 Antibacterials, synthesized is a Class code covering pharmaceutical and medical supply procurement by state and local governments, though recent solicitations show the code capturing a broader range of pharmaceutical and medical products than the nominal category name suggests. State and local buyers under this code are acquiring naloxone kits, safe drug deactivation systems, generic pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter products, and emergency medical supplies including respiratory equipment, cardiac monitoring devices, airway supplies, and bandaging materials. Issuing bodies include county health departments, state health and human services agencies, municipal fire departments, and cooperative purchasing alliances serving multiple state and local jurisdictions. Recent opportunities reflect both direct procurement by individual jurisdictions and coordinated statewide or multi-state cooperative purchasing vehicles that aggregate demand across numerous government entities.

Geographic activity centers in Florida and Texas, with multi-state reach through cooperative purchasing structures. Seminole County, Florida issued an IFB (IFB60459723LAS) posted June 30, 2026, seeking 1,900 units of naloxone and 800 safe drug deactivation systems annually with a response deadline of July 26, 2023; the contract includes a two-year term with optional one-year renewal and was potentially funded through FEMA. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission posted an RFI (HHS0017013) on April 3, 2026, exploring vendor capacity for direct-to-manufacturer prescription fulfillment as part of a Therapeutic Pharmacy Initiative. The City of Tampa issued an IFB (26P00145) posted March 25, 2026, for 169 line items of medical and first aid supplies for the Tampa Fire Department Rescue Division with an estimated contract value of $700,000.00, a response deadline of March 13, 2026, and a sheltered-market set-aside for certified Small Local Business Enterprises with a 5 percent bid discount not to exceed $10,000. The Minnesota Multistate Cooperative Purchasing Alliance issued an RFP (S1070000015802) posted January 20, 2026, for generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and OTC products serving Minnesota, Oregon, and other participating jurisdictions, with proposals due March 26, 2026, and contract effectiveness set for July 1, 2026.