UNSPSC 50171555: Clove, raw

A spice and aromatic product

UNSPSC 50171555 Clove, raw is a Commodity code that in practice covers shelf-stable and fresh food procurement by state and local agencies, though recent opportunities tagged to this code show limited direct purchasing of clove itself. Instead, the code appears applied broadly to general food-service and grocery solicitations spanning proteins, dairy, produce, condiments, and consumables across state departments, county governments, and facility operations. Issuing bodies range from state health and human services commissions conducting large-scale food-service procurement for supported living centers and state hospitals, to county purchasing offices and state facility management divisions sourcing weekly or quarterly food supply. Texas dominates recent posting volume, with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission issuing multiple IFBs for canteen and food-service groceries at Mexia and El Paso State Supported Living Centers, supplemental food and consumables statewide, and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice purchasing cafeteria food products across warehouse distribution points.

Recent opportunities reflect a consistent pattern of large-scale food procurement under firm, fixed-unit pricing with no substitutions or exact manufacturer and pack-size matching required. The Texas HHSC El Paso State Supported Living Center IFB HHS0017449 (due July 13, 2026) covered food and consumable products under NIGP codes 385, 390, 380, and 393 with a prior-period guideline value of $1.5 million; the Mexia canteen and food-service groceries IFBs HHS0017798 and HHS0017799 (due August 25, 2026) spanned similar categories with historical FY25 values of $160,500 and $158,000 respectively. The TDCJ cafeteria food-products IFB 304T-26-300CF (response extended to May 4, 2026) specified approximately 382 line items with USDA grade requirements and delivery to six Texas warehouse distribution points. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners in Georgia issued an IWQ for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items due October 19, 2026, and the State of Illinois and State of Georgia posted food-supply solicitations in mid-2026. Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Georgia with responses requiring compliance with specifications, delivery timelines, past performance verification, and best-value evaluation rather than price alone.