UNSPSC 50122019: Wild caught cusk

In this classification this entry represents the species of fish known as Cusk, 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 50122019 Wild caught cusk, a Commodity code, encompasses seafood products sourced for institutional food service operations, particularly frozen fish and seafood items supplied to correctional facilities, school nutrition programs, and municipal food distribution systems. State and local governments procure this code primarily through school districts, state departments, and county boards of education seeking protein supplies for child nutrition and adult food service programs. The scope of work includes delivering frozen or processed seafood products—most commonly fish sticks and other prepared seafood items—in bulk quantities (typically 40,000-pound increments or case-lot purchases) to multiple facility locations, with all-inclusive pricing covering freight and handling. Issuing bodies include state purchasing offices, individual school district food service programs, and special-purpose agencies such as Georgia Correctional Industries.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia, where the state Department of Administrative Services issued a solicitation for 40,000-pound increments of fish sticks for Georgia Correctional Industries (RFQ 92100ERFQ0020702027, due October 12, 2026), and school districts including Hancock County Board of Education and Early County Board of Education sought seafood and protein supplies as part of broader school nutrition procurement packages (IFB #SN002-2027 and FY27 Food Bid, due June 26 and June 8, 2026 respectively). Richmond County Board of Education in Augusta issued an RFQ for grocery products including frozen fish and seafood items for the 2026-2028 school years (RFQ #26-204, due May 27, 2026). All school-based procurement requires USDA Grade A standards, Buy American compliance (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content for food products), HACCP documentation, and $500,000 general liability insurance. Delivery schedules typically mandate weekday morning windows (6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) to school locations, with prices firm for 60 to 90 days from bid opening and no separate fuel surcharges permitted.