UNSPSC 51286503: Narasin

This classification denotes an antibiotic with the molecular formula C43H72O11, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier DZY9VU539P, chemically known as 2h-pyran-2-acetic acid, alpha-ethyl-6-(5-(2-(5-ethyltetrahydro-5-hydroxy-6-methyl-2h-pyran-2-yl)-15-hydroxy-2,10,12-trimethyl-1,6,8-trioxadispiro(4.1.5.3)pentadec-13-en-9-yl)-2-hydroxy-1,3-dimethyl-4-oxoheptyl)tetrahydro-3,5-dimethyl- but more generally known as narasin, which bears US NIH Compound Identifier 65452.

UNSPSC 51286503 Narasin is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure pharmaceutical products and medical supplies, though recent solicitations show activity extending beyond the narrow narasin category to encompass broader naloxone procurement, first-aid supplies for emergency response, and generic pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter products distributed through multi-state cooperative agreements. Issuing bodies span county health departments, city fire and rescue divisions, state health and human services agencies, and multi-state cooperative purchasing alliances that aggregate demand across state and local members. The work involves sourcing and delivering inventory-based medical commodities through competitive bidding, RFP processes, and cooperative frameworks, with deliveries typically structured on quarterly or as-needed schedules and pricing evaluated on unit cost, compliance capability, and responsiveness to supply-chain requirements including FDA certification, Good Manufacturing Practices compliance, Drug Supply Chain Security Act adherence, and specific insurance and liability coverage thresholds.

Recent activity spans Florida, Texas, Minnesota, and Oregon. Seminole County, Florida issued IFB 60459723LAS in June 2026 seeking 1,900 units of naloxone and 800 safe drug deactivation systems annually with a July 26, 2023 response deadline (note: date discrepancy in source). The City of Tampa released ITB 26P00145 in March 2026 for 169 line items of medical and first-aid supplies for the Tampa Fire Department Rescue Division, estimated at $700,000 with a March 13, 2026 response deadline and a 5% bid discount set-aside for certified Small Local Business Enterprises. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission posted RFI HHS0017013 in April 2026 to gather vendor capability information on direct-to-manufacturer prescription fulfillment models. The Minnesota Multistate Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (MMCAP) issued RFP S1070000015802 in January 2026 for generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and OTC products with a March 26, 2026 response deadline, covering participating state and local facilities across multiple states including Oregon, with awarded vendors distributed to three authorized wholesalers and pricing evaluated 75% on competitiveness, 10% on fixed pricing, and 5% each on EDI capability and administrative fee compliance.