UNSPSC 50122101: Farm raised alaska pollock

In this classification this entry represents the species of fish known as Alaska Pollock, that was farm raised and harvested as an adult, and is not presumed to have grown as an organic and Non GMO species.

UNSPSC 50122101 Farm raised Alaska pollock (Commodity) covers frozen pollock products and pollock-based prepared foods that state and local governments procure for institutional food service, with the recent opportunities showing active sourcing of fish sticks and other protein components for correctional facilities, school nutrition programs, and municipal food distribution. State and local buyers under this code span corrections departments, school districts, boards of education, and economic development authorities. The scope of work centers on bulk frozen pollock or pollock-derived products delivered to institutional kitchens, with specifications emphasizing USDA compliance, food safety certification (HACCP, FSMA where applicable), Buy American sourcing rules, and transportation included in all-in pricing. Vendors bidding this code must maintain cold-chain logistics, carry liability insurance ($500,000 minimum per occurrence is standard), pass debarment and suspension verification when bids exceed $25,000, comply with E-Verify, and provide food traceability and recall procedures accessible 24/7. Delivery terms typically exclude separate fuel surcharges; all freight and handling must be bundled into unit or lump-sum pricing.

Georgia dominates the recent activity, with the Department of Administrative Services, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, and Richmond County Board of Education all posting solicitations within the past six months. The most visible opportunity is Georgia Department of Administrative Services RFQ 92100ERFQ0020702027 for fish sticks to supply Georgia Correctional Industries, due October 12, 2026, requiring delivery in 40,000-pound increments with all-inclusive pricing through the GA@Work portal and detailed specification compliance documentation rather than checkmarks or "comply" notations. Hancock County Board of Education's IFB #SN002-2027 (posted June 9, 2026, due June 26, 2026) sought school nutrition supplies across multiple categories, with pollock-based proteins among the 1,200+ line items for three schools under a July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027 contract. Early County Board of Education's solicitation (posted May 11, 2026, due June 8, 2026) and Richmond County's RFQ #26-204 (posted April 27, 2026, due May 27, 2026) similarly target school lunch program resupply with firm pricing terms, multiple-year contract periods (typically 2–3 years with renewal options), and Buy American compliance requirements.