UNSPSC 85891359: Beam radiation of sternum using heavy particles (protons,ions)

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a radiation therapy intervention or procedure of beam radiation of sternum using heavy particles (protons,ions)beam radiation of sternum using heavy particles (protons, ions). This intervention or procedure is listed in the World Health Organization's International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems or ICD-10 as code DP044ZZ

UNSPSC 85891359 Beam radiation of sternum using heavy particles (protons, ions) is a Commodity code showing a substantial mismatch between its nominal scope and actual state and local procurement activity. The code's name describes a highly specialized oncology radiation therapy service, yet the single recent opportunity posted under it is a County of Santa Clara Health System RFQ for temporary health professional staffing across multiple clinical categories including audiology, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, orthopedic services, respiratory care, sterile processing, surgical services, and therapy services — none of which involve heavy-particle radiation treatment. This tagging appears to reflect a procurement system classification error rather than genuine demand for proton or ion beam therapy under this code.

The County of Santa Clara Health System posted solicitation RFSQHHSFY270052 on July 7, 2026, with proposals due October 7, 2026. This is a non-exclusive, multiple-award qualification vehicle with no guaranteed work volume; the Health System may maintain the Qualified List for five years and contract with selected vendors as operational needs arise. Proposers may submit qualifications for all eligible health professional categories or focus on single specialties without penalty. The solicitation explicitly excludes nursing, physician, and other non-clinical staffing, and all proposals must be submitted electronically. Given the code's specialized clinical nature and the absence of additional recent opportunities directly aligned with proton or ion beam radiation services, business development professionals should treat this code as showing little relevant current activity and focus pursuit efforts elsewhere unless independent evidence of genuine heavy-particle oncology procurement at state or local health systems emerges.