UNSPSC 52141701: Domestic electric toothbrushes

UNSPSC 52141701 Domestic electric toothbrushes is a Commodity code covering toothbrushes procured by state and local government agencies for facility operations and community services. State and local buying under this code centers on institutional supplies — notably, specialized toothbrushes for supported living centers and state health facilities, as well as hygiene kits and personal care items distributed through public health and community outreach programs. The issuing bodies include state health and human services agencies, cities, and their subordinate facilities. Recent solicitations show state procurement offices issuing IFBs and RFQs for bulk quantities of toothbrushes with specialized features such as soft nylon construction or anti-shank security designs, often as part of broader facility supply contracts or community hygiene kits.

Texas accounts for the most recent and substantive activity under this code. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Procurement and Contracting Services division posted IFB HHS0017608 on July 9, 2026, soliciting 4-inch flexible security nylon toothbrushes for the Austin State Supported Living Center, with bids due July 23, 2026. The initial contract period runs September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027, with a historical monetary value of $257,500; both HHSC and the Department of State Health Services are entitled to use any awarded contract. Award is made on best-value basis with evaluation criteria including ability to meet specifications, delivery, past vendor performance, and price. The City of Philadelphia issued a separate micro-purchase (B2627263) in May 2026 for hygiene and personal protection items including toothbrushes as part of a broader community outreach kit, with a total contract value not to exceed $43,000. Ohio shows minimal recent activity — two posted solicitations (May and March 2026) lacked sufficient detail to characterize scope or issuing body.