UNSPSC 10151543: Lentil seed or seedlings

Lentils are legumes that offer important nutritional and culinary possibilities, being a star ingredient in many dishes. The nutritional power of lentils lies, among other aspects, in the possibility of linking them with almost all foods, whether white or blue fish, meats of any kind, vegetables, citrus, etc. Its richness in proteins, minerals, vitamins and fiber make this legume a nutritional treasure of our diet.

UNSPSC 10151543 Lentil seed or seedlings is a Commodity code that in practice covers vegetable and edible crop seeds procured by state and local governments for institutional food production and grounds maintenance. The recent solicitation activity shows state and local agencies buying a range of vegetable seed varieties—green beans, fall vegetables, and spring seeds—rather than lentils specifically. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice appears as the primary buyer in the available opportunities, procuring seed through Invitation for Bid notices for delivery to operational facilities. Bidders must register through the TDCJ Procurement Portal via the Bonfire Hub platform and meet federal compliance requirements including E-Verify participation, non-debarment certification, and antitrust law compliance before contract award.

Activity is concentrated in Texas, where the TDCJ has issued multiple seed procurements in the first half of 2026: IW239915 (Spring Seeds, posted January 22, 2026, due January 22, 2026), 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). The source contains no record of lentil-specific opportunities or procurement activity outside Texas. Solicitation documents do not specify quantities, contract values, delivery schedules, or contract terms. Pricing must be quoted F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid, and payment is due thirty days after invoice receipt or goods completion.