UNSPSC 50111554: Ostrich, minimally processed with additions

Products from animals of the species Struthio camelus that have not been subject to any further manufacturing process such as being cooked, dried, cured, ground, or reformed. Products may be sliced, diced, or mechanically tenderized. Product additions such as an injected solution, marinade, sauce, seasoning, dry coating, stuffing, or filling are present. Lead attributes: 1/ Refrigeration state 2/ Shape/Form 3/ Boneless Claim 4/ Source 5/ Quality 6/ Primary Additive 7/ Organic 8/ Religious law suitability claim 9/ Pack type

UNSPSC 50111554 Ostrich, minimally processed with additions is a Commodity code that in practice captures state and local procurement of prepared and processed poultry and protein products for institutional food service. Recent state and local solicitations tagged under this code show a dominant pattern of school districts, state health and human services agencies, and facility food service operations purchasing line-item food products—meats, poultry, dairy, produce, and related consumables—for cafeteria operations, patient meals, and on-campus dining programs. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is a significant repeat buyer in this space, procuring food and consumable products for state-supported living centers on a contractual basis with firm fixed unit pricing and periodic adjustment options tied to the Consumer Price Index. School districts across the region solicit similar food and supply products for National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program compliance, with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain compliance, low-sodium formulations, and products without artificial additives.

Geographic activity centers on Texas and Georgia based on recent postings. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued IFB HHS0017449 for El Paso State Supported Living Center food and consumables on June 11, 2026, with proposals due July 13, 2026, reflecting a historical annual spend of $1.5 million and a contract term running September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with renewal and extension options. Early County Board of Education in Georgia posted FY27 food bids on May 11, 2026, due June 8, 2026, covering approximately 300 food items and 60 non-food and paper supplies for three schools under a July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, contract with extension and renewal rights. The State of Georgia issued a broader food, supplies, and kitchen products solicitation (PE55645NONST2026000000009) posted May 15, 2026, with bids due June 22, 2026. A third solicitation tagged to this code (S2910000017577, Cornish Game Hen, posted July 23, 2026, due August 6, 2026) contains insufficient detail to characterize.