UNSPSC 51460000: Herbal drugs

UNSPSC 51460000 Herbal drugs is a Family code under which state and local governments procure generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter products through cooperative purchasing vehicles and direct supply agreements. The code encompasses manufacturer-direct procurement of pharmaceutical products with specified National Drug Codes, requiring vendors to supply through authorized wholesalers and maintain cGMP certification and Drug Supply Chain Security Act compliance. Issuing bodies include state procurement offices and multistate cooperative purchasing alliances that aggregate demand across participating state agencies, local government facilities, and subordinate member jurisdictions. The Minnesota Multistate Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (MMCAP), administered by the Minnesota Department of Administration's Office of State Procurement, is a significant repeat buyer under this code, operating procurement frameworks that extend across multiple participating states including Oregon.

MMCAP issued a Request for Proposal on January 20, 2026, for generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and OTC products with a response deadline of March 26, 2026, seeking manufacturers to provide detailed product specifications, pricing flexibility across flat-price and net-price formats, and EDI capability. Vendors must maintain contractual relationships with at least two of three authorized wholesalers (AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation/Cencora, Cardinal Health, and Morris & Dickson Co., LLC), carry comprehensive insurance including $5 million commercial general liability and $2 million network security and privacy liability, and agree to a 3 percent administrative fee on all purchases. Evaluation weighted price competitiveness at 75 percent, with the remaining 25 percent distributed across fixed pricing, administrative compliance, EDI capability, and fee acceptance. The resulting contracts are effective July 1, 2026, with a two-year initial term for new responders and optional extensions at MMCAP's discretion, though specific award values are not disclosed in the available documentation.