UNSPSC 53131644: Aromatherapy essential oil

Natural oil extracted from plants used for psychological and physical well-being.

UNSPSC 53131644 Aromatherapy essential oil (Commodity) appears in state and local procurement most commonly as part of broader personal hygiene and grooming product solicitations, though recent opportunities show limited direct sourcing of aromatherapy essential oils in isolation. State and local buyers under this code include correctional agencies, municipalities, and other public entities acquiring hygiene items for residents, inmates, or community outreach. The scope of work encompasses hygiene and personal care products, including feminine hygiene items, soaps, grooming supplies, and ancillary personal protection and care goods procured for institutional or public distribution. Issuing bodies range from specialized procurement divisions at state-level agencies to city purchasing departments managing micro-purchases for community support programs.

Recent activity appears concentrated in Texas and Pennsylvania. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division, issued Invitation for Bids No. 304T-26-652A1.3 (posted June 2, 2026, due May 26, 2026) for personal hygiene and grooming products including antifungal powder, shaving cream, hairbrushes, antibacterial soap, panty liners, sanitary napkins, and tampons for statewide delivery to five locations in Texas, with an initial contract term through August 31, 2027 and two renewal options extending through August 31, 2029. The City of Philadelphia issued micro-purchase B2627263 (posted May 29, 2026, due June 5, 2026) for apparel, kit items, and community outreach items including women's hygiene kits, wipes, tissues, and masks totaling not to exceed $43,000 with a 365-day term. A third solicitation by an unidentified issuing body (Solicitation No. 7311, posted October 7, 2026, due October 9, 2026) referenced hygiene products for "JJC residents" but lacks sufficient detail to characterize scope or issuing body. Geographic spread is minimal in recent records; the code shows sporadic rather than sustained recent activity.