UNSPSC 85891901: Plaque radiation of head and neck

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a radiation therapy intervention or procedure of plaque radiation of head and neck. 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 DWY1FZZ

UNSPSC 85891901 Plaque radiation of head and neck (Commodity) shows minimal alignment with recent state and local procurement activity. The code's nominal scope—medical radiation therapy for head and neck malignancies—does not match the single recent opportunity in the dataset. The County of Santa Clara Health System's RFQ (RFSQHHSFY270052), posted July 7, 2026 with responses due October 7, 2026, solicits temporary health professional staffing across thirteen ancillary clinical categories, including diagnostic imaging and radiology services, but does not target plaque radiation therapy or radiation oncology staffing as a distinct service line. The Health System's vendor pool approach covers audiology, cardiology, gastroenterology, orthopedic, respiratory care, sterile processing, surgical services, and therapy categories—none directly addressing the therapeutic radiation work implied by the commodity code.

No recent state and local opportunities in the source directly solicit plaque radiation services, equipment, or staffing for head and neck treatment. The code shows little relevant activity in the dataset. Firms pursuing radiation oncology or brachytherapy contracts should monitor health system and cancer center RFPs separately and verify the UNSPSC coding in posted solicitations, as the Santa Clara posting suggests temporary staffing vehicles may misclassify specialized clinical services.