UNSPSC 12352202: Proteins

UNSPSC 12352202 Proteins, a Commodity code, covers food and nutrition supply contracts that state and local governments solicit for school meal programs and institutional food service. In practice, recent solicitations under this code procure chemical and janitorial supplies—cleaning agents, sanitizing solutions, disposable gloves, mop equipment, hand soap, and hair nets—for school nutrition operations rather than protein products themselves, suggesting the code captures the full range of inputs required to support meal preparation and service in school districts. School districts are the primary issuing body, with districts procuring supplies through Invitation for Bid (IFB) notices that typically run annual contract cycles with multi-year renewal options and firm pricing periods followed by allowable price adjustments.

Georgia is represented in recent activity through Jones County School District's May 2026 IFB for chemical and janitorial products, due May 15, 2026, supporting seven school delivery locations over a one-year term (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027) with potential extensions and renewal options for up to four additional one-year terms. The solicitation requires vendors to meet federal procurement standards including Buy American provisions, HACCP compliance, minimum General Liability insurance of $500,000 per occurrence, and debarment certifications. Bids remain firm for 365 days from contract award, after which the School Food Authority may request semi-annual price escalations or de-escalations capped at 10% based on verified third-party market data. No specific funding amount or incumbent vendor information is disclosed in the available records.