UNSPSC 50112012: Turkey, processed without additions

Products from animals of the species Meleagris gallopavo that have be subject to one or more further manufacturing processes such as being cooked, dried, cured, ground, or reformed. Product additions such as an injected solution, marinade, sauce, seasoning, dry coating, stuffing, or filling are not present. Lead attributes: 1/ Refrigeration state2/ Cooking process3/ Shape/form4/ Turkey meat cut5/ Organic6/ Religious law suitability claim7/ Pack type

UNSPSC 50112012 Turkey, processed without additions is a Commodity code covering pre-cooked and prepared turkey products supplied to state agencies, school districts, and other public institutions for meal service and institutional food programs. State and local buyers solicit processed turkey alongside broader food-service procurement — typically as line items within larger food and consumable-goods contracts rather than as standalone commodity buys. The work includes fully-cooked turkey products such as roast, barbecue, sliced deli breast, and ham-style preparations, often specified to meet sodium content limits, whole-grain percentages, allergen declarations (gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free designations), and school nutrition compliance standards. Issuing bodies include state health and human services agencies, county and district school nutrition departments, and centralized cooperative purchasing vehicles serving multiple school districts. State agencies and school districts are the primary buyers; cooperative purchasing consortia amplify reach across multiple jurisdictions in a single procurement.

Recent activity is concentrated in Georgia and Texas. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission posted IFB HHS0017449 on June 11, 2026, for food and consumable products (including processed meats and poultry) to supply the HHSC El Paso State Supported Living Center, with bids due July 13, 2026, and a historical annual value of $1.5 million. DeKalb County School District (Georgia) issued ITB 26-729 on February 26, 2026, specifically for USDA product processing services including fully-cooked turkey products (roast, BBQ, sliced deli breast, ham) in specified pack sizes, with bids due March 31, 2026. The Douglas County School System (Georgia) posted RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative on February 4, 2026, for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 school districts across Georgia, with estimated annual spending of $5.5 million combined; processed turkey does not appear in that solicitation's scope. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued a line-by-line food bid on May 11, 2026, due June 8, 2026, encompassing meats and poultry for national school lunch and breakfast programs across three schools. The code shows limited standalone activity — turkey products are typically embedded within broader foodservice awards rather than solicited as isolated line items.