UNSPSC 50112036: Turtle, processed without additions

Products from animals of the order Testudines 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 not 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/ Quality level 9/ Organic 10/ Religious law suitability claim 11/ Pack type

UNSPSC 50112036 Turtle, processed without additions is a Commodity code. State and local governments procure this code as part of broader food-service purchasing, most commonly through school district nutrition programs serving the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. The code appears in recent school district RFPs and IFBs grouped with other proteins, produce, and kitchen supplies rather than as a standalone item, suggesting turtle products are sourced as secondary or supplemental protein options within larger food-service contracts rather than as primary procurement drivers. Recent solicitations name turtle only peripherally within multi-category food and supplies RFPs; the source does not identify any solicitation focused on turtle products alone.

Recent activity clusters in Georgia school districts. The Early County Board of Education's FY27 Food Bid (due June 8, 2026) encompasses approximately 300+ food items including meats, poultry, and seafood across three schools with a contract period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 (due March 4, 2026) procured fresh produce and eggs through the GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 districts across Georgia, with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two. The State of Georgia issued a broader food, supplies, and other kitchen products solicitation (PE55645NONST2026000000009, due June 22, 2026) without itemized scope detail in the available summary. School district food-service contracts typically require vendors to meet Buy American preferences, maintain HACCP plans, carry specified general liability and workers' compensation insurance, comply with E-Verify and federal debarment verification, and accept line-item or cost-plus pricing tied to USDA agricultural reporting benchmarks. Turtle products, when present, are typically embedded in protein-category line items rather than separately awarded.