UNSPSC 85901130: Binaural hearing aid assessment

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a physical rehabilitation intervention or procedure of binaural hearing aid assessment. 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 F14Z3ZZ

UNSPSC 85901130 Binaural hearing aid assessment, a Commodity code, shows marked mismatch between its nominal scope and the work actually being solicited under it in state and local procurement. Recent opportunities tagged to this code predominantly feature sign language interpreting services, visual and hearing support services in special education settings, and related accessibility services — not hearing aid assessment or fitting. School districts and special education cooperatives are the primary issuing bodies, soliciting interpreters, audiology support, and assistive technology services on as-needed, multi-year renewable contracts. The work spans certified sign language interpreters (holding RID or BEI certification), oral interpreting, transliteration, tactile interpreting, CART services, and audiology support, with interpreters required to maintain continuing education and serve students across standard and extended hours, including emergency services.

Katy Independent School District in Texas posted RFP 2518YT in July 2026 for sign language interpreting services across the West 10 RDSPD/Deaf Education Cooperative, with proposals due July 8, 2026, pricing structured hourly by service category (certified ASL interpreters, pre-certified interpreters, CART services, specialty interpreters), and contract terms running September 2026 through August 2031 with annual renewal options. Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa, Florida issued RFP 26041-DST in April 2026 for interpreting services with an estimated annual budget of $950,000, serving approximately 75 deaf and hard-of-hearing students requiring sign language interpreters, with proposals due April 15, 2026, and evaluation weighted 30 percent specifications, 25 percent qualifications, 25 percent cost, 10 percent references, and 10 percent Small Business Encouragement Program participation. Tacoma Public Schools and Eanes Independent School District in Westlake, Texas similarly solicited special education contracted services bundling interpreting, audiology, visual support, and related accessibility services. The code shows recent activity concentrated in Texas and Florida school districts, with secondary activity in Washington state. The nominal code title does not reflect what is actually being procured; interpreting services and special education support dominate the tagged opportunities.