UNSPSC 51410000: Vasodilators

This classification denotes drugs used to cause dilation of the blood vessels.

UNSPSC 51410000 Vasodilators is a Family code covering prescription medications used in emergency medical response and acute care settings. State and local governments procure vasodilators—primarily specific injectable formulations such as labetalol, diltiazem, adenosine, and epinephrine—for use by fire rescue services, emergency medical services, and hospital systems. The work involves sourcing finished pharmaceutical products meeting strict expiration and potency requirements, arranging rapid delivery cycles, and managing inventory rotation and expired-material replacement. Issuing bodies include municipal fire departments and city purchasing offices acting on behalf of emergency medical response agencies, with procurement structured as sealed-bid competitions on annual or multiyear terms.

The City of Tampa's Purchasing Department posted Solicitation 26P00188 on April 24, 2026, for Advanced Life Support Medications (due April 8, 2026) to supply Tampa Fire Rescue with 370 units of Labetalol HCI 100mg vials, 1,810 units of Epinephrine 1:10,000 injections, 330 units of Adenosine 6mg vials, and 1,020 units of Diltiazem 25mg vials, with an estimated contract value of $40,000.00. The IFB requires delivery within ten calendar days of order receipt and a minimum nine-month shelf life at acceptance, firm pricing inclusive of all freight and taxes, and Safety Data Sheets compliant with OSHA Hazard Communication Standards. The contract carries a one-year base term with two optional one-year renewals plus three unilateral 30-day extensions, and includes a Small Local Business Enterprise sheltered market designation with a 5 percent bid discount not to exceed $10,000. Award is to be made within 120 days to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal.