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 that captures seed procurement for agricultural operations, though the recent state and local opportunities under this code emphasize edible crop seeds rather than tarwi specifically. State and local buyers under this code include the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), which operates agricultural programs at correctional facilities and has issued multiple solicitations for green bean seeds and fall vegetable seed crops to support institutional food production. The work involves competitive procurement of agricultural seed stock meeting specified varieties, quality standards, and delivery requirements, with vendors submitting bids electronically through state procurement portals and responding to detailed specification documents that outline seed types, quantities, and performance standards.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, where TDCJ has posted at least two separate IFBs for edible crop seeds in the past four months. TDCJ's Solicitation IW252545 (Fall Vegetable Seed, posted May 20, 2026, due June 9, 2026) and IW251789 (Green Bean Seeds, posted June 18, 2026, due June 18, 2026) both route submissions through the TDCJ Procurement Portal via Bonfire Hub, with inquiries directed to TDCJ procurement staff. A fourth opportunity in the block — DeKalb County's ITB for tennis center reconstruction — is unrelated to seed procurement and appears to be a tagging error. The source does not specify contract values, quantities, incumbent vendors, or set-aside designations for either TDCJ opportunity, and vendors should consult complete solicitation documents on the portal for detailed specifications and evaluation criteria.