UNSPSC 50112021: Specialty poultry, processed with additions

Products (e.g., emu, pigeons, doves) from a single species of the class Aves and other than chicken, duck, goose, ostrich, pheasant, quail, or turkey that have been 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 present.

Lead attributes: 1/ Refrigeration state 2/ Shape/Form 3/ Boneless Claim 4/ Source 5/ Level of Cooking 6/ Non-thermal Preservation 7/ Mechanical Processing 8/ Primary Additive 9/ Quality level 10/ Organic 11/ Religious law suitability claim 12/ Pack type

UNSPSC 50112021 Specialty poultry, processed with additions is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure ready-to-eat and value-added poultry products for institutional food service operations. The issuing bodies include state health and human services agencies, state education departments, and school districts, all of which source poultry as part of broader food-service contracts serving cafeterias, dining facilities, and residential centers. The work itself centers on securing firm-priced poultry items (including specialty varieties such as Cornish game hen) alongside complementary proteins, with pricing typically structured as all-inclusive unit rates that cover product, packaging, and delivery to specified locations. Vendors must meet USDA specifications, food safety compliance standards including HACCP plans, and often domestic-sourcing preferences; contracts typically run 12 months with renewal or extension options at the state or district's discretion.

Recent activity shows procurement spread across Texas and Georgia, with activity also in Early County, Georgia. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission posted IFB HHS0017449 on June 11, 2026 (due July 13, 2026) for food and consumable products including poultry to supply the HHSC El Paso State Supported Living Center on a 12-month contract with one renewal option, with a historical annual value of $1.5 million and pricing evaluated on best value rather than lowest cost alone. The State of Georgia posted solicitation PE55645NONST2026000000009 on May 15, 2026 (due June 22, 2026) for food, supplies, and other kitchen products. Early County Board of Education posted PE55045NONST2027000000006 on May 11, 2026 (due June 8, 2026) for a line-by-line food bid covering poultry and approximately 300 food items plus non-food supplies to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program; the district emphasized domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and low-sodium formulations with a contract term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.