UNSPSC 50122004: Wild caught atlantic ocean perch

In this classification this entry represents the species of fish known as Atlantic Ocean Perch, that was raised in the wild and harvested as an adult, and is presumed to have grown as an organic and Non GMO species.

UNSPSC 50122004 Wild caught atlantic ocean perch is a Commodity code that represents fresh or frozen seafood products supplied to institutional food service operations, particularly correctional facilities and school systems. State and local governments procure fish and seafood under this code primarily as ingredients for large-scale meal preparation rather than retail sale, with sourcing driven by nutritional requirements, budget constraints, and contract specifications that demand precise compliance documentation. The issuing bodies soliciting under this code include state departments of corrections and administrative services, county and municipal school districts, and specialized economic development authorities managing municipal food distribution initiatives. School nutrition programs represent the most active buyer segment, with districts soliciting seafood as part of comprehensive grocery supplier contracts that encompass hundreds of line items across proteins, produce, dairy, and non-food supplies.

Georgia accounts for the bulk of recent activity under this code, with Georgia's Department of Administrative Services soliciting fish sticks for Georgia Correctional Industries (RFQ #92100ERFQ0020702027, due October 12, 2026, requiring delivery in 40,000-pound increments with all-inclusive pricing), and multiple Georgia school districts including Hancock County Board of Education (IFB #SN002-2027, due June 26, 2026), Early County Board of Education (due June 8, 2026), and Richmond County Board of Education (RFQ #26-204, due May 27, 2026) issuing bids for seafood as part of school nutrition supplier contracts. Beyond Georgia, Invest Atlanta's dual-track RFP for food distribution services (Category B food distributor track, due August 6, 2026) contemplates seafood as a product category within municipal market supply chains, though the code's recent activity concentrates heavily in the school lunch program space. Correctional and institutional food service buyers prioritize firm, all-inclusive pricing with no separate fuel surcharges, compliance with Buy American provisions, HACCP certification, and traceability systems; school districts emphasize USDA Grade A standards, whole-grain and low-sodium options, and the ability to source from multiple vendors across line items or consolidate to single suppliers.