UNSPSC 50112115: Organic specialty meat, processed without additions

Products (e.g, dog) from a single species not of the Class Aves and other than beef, bison, boar, deer, frog, goat, horse, lamb, land snail, llama, pork, rabbit, snake, turtle, or veal, these products have been grown, handled, and transported in a manner that qualifies them to be certified as organic.

UNSPSC 50112115 Organic specialty meat, processed without additions is a Commodity code that encompasses fresh and frozen protein products sold to school nutrition programs, typically locally raised beef, pork, and poultry delivered refrigerated or frozen in bulk cases. State and local buyers under this code are predominantly school districts pursuing farm-to-school and local-sourcing initiatives; recent solicitations show activity from independent school districts (Garland, Cherokee County, Early County, Bulloch County, Rockwood R-VI, Henry County, DeKalb County, and Douglas County), most in Georgia and Missouri, along with one Texas statewide procurement by the Health and Human Services Commission serving state hospitals and supported living centers. The work being solicited ranges from strictly local protein (Bulloch County requires beef, pork, and poultry raised and processed within 200 miles; Early County emphasizes domestic sourcing with whole-grain bread and low-sodium formulations; Garland seeks farm-to-school local produce and meats) to broader commodity purchasing (Rockwood R-VI solicits grocery items and Net Off Invoice products from major manufacturers including Tyson and Foster Farms; DeKalb County seeks USDA commodity processing for fully-cooked meat and poultry products). Evaluation typically weighs price heavily (30 to 50 percent of scoring), with secondary points allocated to product quality, service capability, compliance with specifications (HACCP, food safety, allergen management), and alignment with district nutritional and sourcing preferences.

Activity concentrates in Georgia and Missouri, driven by school nutrition procurement cycles aligned with the July 1 fiscal-year start. Representative opportunities include Bulloch County School District's Invitation for Proposal for locally raised and processed beef, pork, and poultry (monthly deliveries July through March, due May 4, 2026); Early County Board of Education's line-by-line bid for approximately 300+ food items including meats, dairy, and supplies (due June 8, 2026); Garland Independent School District's RFP for farm-to-school products including local meats (due July 23, 2026); and Cherokee County School District's RFP for chicken processing services (due June 11, 2026). The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued a statewide IFB for supplemental food and consumables (210 line items including proteins, with a maximum contract value of $4,500,000 over three years; original deadline February 23, 2026, with an updated deadline of March 19, 2026). School districts typically require firm, fixed pricing for 12-month contract periods, allow price adjustments only at renewals or upon documented manufacturer increases exceeding 3–10 percent, mandate compliance with Buy American and USDA standards, require minimum general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence, and impose strict delivery schedules (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with inside placement and 24-hour exchange for damaged goods). No set-asides are specified in the available documentation, though districts often express preference for local and minority-owned vendors and intend to award to multiple vendors where feasible.