UNSPSC 85901202: Auditory processing assessment using other equipment

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a physical rehabilitation intervention or procedure of auditory processing assessment using other equipment. 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 F13ZQYZ

UNSPSC 85901202 Auditory processing assessment using other equipment is a Commodity code that in practice covers sign language interpreting and related communication access services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students and staff in educational settings, not auditory processing assessment equipment. Recent state and local solicitations under this code overwhelmingly target school districts procuring contracted interpreting labor — sign language interpreters, oral interpreters, transliteration specialists, and certified deaf interpreters serving students across campuses. The issuing bodies are predominantly independent school districts and regional school cooperatives, with occasional participation from state health agencies and county health systems seeking audiology services for residents of state-supported facilities. Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa, Florida is a repeat buyer, soliciting sign language interpreting services for 235 schools and facilities; Katy Independent School District in Texas has also posted multiple related opportunities. The scope diverges markedly from the code's nominal name — actual procurement focuses on labor-intensive interpreting services on an as-needed basis, with contractual performance standards including certification requirements (EIPA level 3.5, RID, or BEI certification for interpreters; Texas audiologist licensure for audiology contractors), response-time guarantees, and multi-year initial terms with renewal options.

Activity concentrates in Texas and Florida, with secondary presence in Washington and California. Texas school districts — Birdville ISD, Katy ISD, and the West 10 RDSPD cooperative serving multiple districts — dominate the recent opportunities, along with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's audiology services solicitation for Richmond State Supported Living Center. Hillsborough County Public Schools (RFP 26041RFPDST, due April 15, 2026, estimated budget $950,000) is procuring sign language interpreting across its 235 schools with evaluation criteria emphasizing specifications and scope (30 points), qualifications and experience (25 points), cost (25 points), and Small Business Encouragement Program utilization (10 points). Birdville ISD (RFP 01027, due October 21, 2026, $398,494.30 based on prior-year expenditures) solicited special education contracted services including audiologists and speech language therapists across 30 campuses. Tacoma Public Schools (RFP26021C, due July 3, 2026) requested proposals for special education services including interpreting and audiology on an as-needed basis with no guaranteed minimum volume. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHS0017735V2, due August 31, 2026) sought audiology services at a state-supported living center with required Texas licensure and five years of relevant experience.