NIGP 39367: Nuts, Edible (incl. Sunflower Seeds)

NIGP 39367 Nuts, Edible (Including Sunflower Seeds) is an Item code under which state and local governments procure seeds and snack products for institutional and operational use. Recent solicitations show demand for edible seeds (wheat seeds for wildlife habitat restoration), sunflower seeds and peanuts as packaged snack items for canteen or institutional food service, and miscellaneous nut-based snack products bundled with broader food supply contracts. The mix of issuing bodies includes state wildlife agencies, state health and human services commissions operating state hospitals and supported living centers, school districts, community colleges, and state food service operations. Procurement occurs through IFBs, RFQs, and as line items within broader food-supply contracts; set-asides and preferences vary by state, including California DVBE set-asides, Texas HUB programs, and small-business preferences where applicable.

Recent activity spans multiple regions, with concentrated solicitation in Texas (state hospitals and supported living centers), California (wildlife operations), Massachusetts (school districts and community colleges), Georgia (institutional food operations), and Illinois (state food service). Representative recent opportunities include the California Department of Fish and Wildlife RFQ-2026-IDR6-002 (posted August 24, 2026, due September 7, 2026) seeking 60,000 pounds of PR 1404 Beardless Wheat seeds for two wildlife areas with DVBE set-aside and California small-business preference; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0017763 (posted July 21, 2026, due August 4, 2026) for assorted snack products including sunflower seeds for Rusk State Hospital canteen with historical spend of $30,000.00 for the prior fiscal year; and Boston Public Schools IFB for fresh produce items and distribution (posted July 27, 2026, due August 10, 2026), which may include related institutional food sourcing where nuts or seeds appear as ancillary line items.