UNSPSC 85901242: Short increment sensitivity index assessment using audiometer

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a physical rehabilitation intervention or procedure of short increment sensitivity index assessment using audiometer. 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 F13Z91Z

UNSPSC 85901242 Short increment sensitivity index assessment using audiometer is a Commodity code showing a fundamental mismatch between its nominal scope and current state and local procurement activity. The code's abstract name refers to a specific audiometric assessment technique, but the recent opportunities tagged under it overwhelmingly solicit sign language interpreting services, audiology services, special education contracted services, and health professional staffing—none of which map to the narrow technical procedure the code name describes. State and local governments are not procuring short increment sensitivity index assessments under this code; the tagging appears to reflect broader categorization of hearing and communication support services rather than this specific commodity. Scope across the recent opportunities centers on sign language interpreting (ASL, transliteration, oral interpreting, and tactile interpreting for deaf and hard-of-hearing students); audiology services including audiologic assessment, diagnosis, hearing aid services, and vestibular function evaluation; and temporary staffing for audiology, speech language pathology, and related allied health professionals in school districts and state health agencies. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa, Florida; Birdville ISD and Katy ISD in Texas; Tacoma Public Schools in Washington), regional purchasing cooperatives (Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative in Texas), state health agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission), county health systems (Santa Clara County), and area councils (H-GAC). Multiple school districts appear in the recent block, signaling repeat demand from special education programs.

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas (Tarrant County, Kilgore region, Richmond, Houston area, Katy area) and Florida (Hillsborough County), with single recent opportunities in Washington state (Tacoma) and California (Santa Clara County). Representative recent opportunities include Hillsborough County Public Schools RFP 26041-DST for sign language interpreting services across 235 schools with an estimated annual budget of $950,000, response date April 15, 2026; Birdville ISD competitive sealed proposal 01027 for special education contracted services spanning 23 line items including audiologist, speech language therapist, and occupational therapist services, with cost-price analysis of $398,494.30 and response date October 21, 2026; Texas Health and Human Services Commission ITB HHS0017735V2 for comprehensive audiology services at Richmond State Supported Living Center requiring five years of relevant experience and Texas licensure, response date August 31, 2026; and Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative ITB SPE2628 for special education supplies and catalog discounts with estimated two-year expenditures of $2,713,541, response date October 1, 2026. The code shows active solicitation but reflects a categorical tagging issue rather than genuine procurement aligned to its commodity definition.