UNSPSC 50121901: Pickled squid

A type of salt-fermented seafood that is made by preserving squid in salt.

UNSPSC 50121901 Pickled squid is a Commodity code that, based on recent state and local procurement activity, does not reflect the scope of work actually being solicited under it. The recent opportunities tagged with this code show no purchases of pickled squid; instead, they document broad food procurement across shelf-stable groceries, school nutrition products, snacks, and related food-service supplies. The code's nominal scope—a single specialty seafood product—does not align with the diverse food categories state and local governments are actually buying, which range from fresh produce and proteins to dairy, grains, paper supplies, and cleaning chemicals. Issuing bodies include county boards of education, state health and human services agencies, county commissioners, special-purpose districts such as Invest Atlanta, and county sheriffs' offices. School districts appear as the most frequent buyers, soliciting through sealed competitive bids for school nutrition programs across multiple product lines.

Recent activity clusters heavily in Georgia, with secondary presence in Texas. Georgia school districts—including Tattnall County, Hancock County, Candler County, Early County, and Effingham County boards of education, along with Gwinnett County—have issued IFBs for food and grocery supplies ranging from $30,000 to $75,000 annually. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners posted an IFB on October 13, 2026 (due October 19, 2026) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned proteins, rice, pasta, and vegetables for the Department of Community Services. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued multiple IFBs in July and August 2026 for assorted snack and canteen products at state facilities (Rusk State Hospital, Mexia State Supported Living Center), ranging from $30,000 to $75,000 in historical annual spend. Invest Atlanta issued an RFP on July 6, 2026 (due August 6, 2026) for both retail grocery market operators and food distributors serving Priority Communities. Santa Clara County, California issued an ITB on July 19, 2026 for meat and cheese products to the Sheriff's Office, though detailed scope information is not available. The code shows little relevant recent procurement activity for pickled squid specifically.