UNSPSC 50122111: Farm raised catfish

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

UNSPSC 50122111 Farm raised catfish is a Commodity code that encompasses fresh or frozen catfish and catfish-derived products procured by state and local governments for institutional foodservice, particularly school nutrition programs and correctional facilities. The code applies to whole catfish, fillets, and processed catfish products such as fish sticks delivered in bulk quantities under firm pricing that includes transportation. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under this code include state departments, county school districts, and state correctional authorities. Georgia's Department of Administrative Services and multiple Georgia county boards of education appear as active buyers; the recent opportunities show school nutrition programs and correctional industries as the primary end-use customers. Work solicited ranges from line-item bids on bulk-packaged catfish products (fillets, steaks, processed items) with firm pricing valid for contract periods of one to three years, to specific requests for processed catfish products like fish sticks in large increments (40,000 pounds per purchase order). All pricing must include packing and delivery with no separate fuel or freight surcharges permitted.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia, reflecting both state-level and school-district-level procurement. Representative recent opportunities include Georgia's Department of Administrative Services' IFB for fish sticks (92100ERFQ0020702027, due October 12, 2026) to supply Georgia Correctional Industries with 40,000-pound increments; Richmond County Board of Education's RFQ #26-204 for grocery products (PE72110NONST2027000000059, due May 27, 2026) covering frozen fish and other proteins across the 2026–2028 school years; Early County Board of Education's line-item food bid (PE55045NONST2027000000006, due June 8, 2026) including seafood categories for school lunch and breakfast programs; and Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for school nutrition supplies (PE67080NONST2027000000008, due June 26, 2026) encompassing proteins and related foodservice items. All school-district solicitations specify Buy American compliance (over 51 percent domestic agricultural content), USDA Grade A standards, Child Nutrition label compliance, E-Verify verification, general liability insurance ($500,000 minimum per occurrence), and HACCP food safety plans.