UNSPSC 10151542: Tarwi seed or seedlings

Also known as chocho or lupine, it is a grain with an exceptional nutritional value due to its large amount of proteins, vitamins and minerals. Its properties were highly appreciated by Andean cultures since pre-Hispanic times. It has 41 to 51% protein, 28.2% carbohydrate, 7.1% fiber, 15% calcium 10% iron.

UNSPSC 10151542 Tarwi seed or seedlings is a Commodity code, but recent state and local procurement activity shows little connection to tarwi (a leguminous crop native to the Andes). Instead, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice has posted multiple seed-procurement solicitations under related codes for common vegetable and edible crop seeds—green beans, fall vegetables, and spring seeds—to support agricultural operations at TDCJ facilities. The work involves competitive bidding for new, unused seeds delivered to operational locations, with vendors required to submit unit pricing on specified bid forms, quote F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid, and hold valid Texas Identification Numbers and Federal Employer Identification Numbers prior to contract award. Evaluation focuses on low line item pricing, total line item costs, and the State's determination of best overall value, with TDCJ reserving the right to reject any or all bid items.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is the sole issuing body in the recent-opportunities block, with four seed-procurement solicitations posted between January and June 2026. Geographic activity is concentrated in Texas. Representative recent solicitations include IFB IW252545 for fall vegetable seeds (due June 9, 2026) and IFB IW239915 for spring seeds (due January 22, 2026), both issued by TDCJ. The mismatch between the nominal code scope (tarwi) and actual recent buying (common edible crops) suggests this code may be miscategorized in TDCJ's procurement taxonomy or serves as a broad seed-family placeholder; vendors should verify the precise seed varieties required in the full solicitation documents posted on the TDCJ Procurement Portal before bidding.