UNSPSC 50191500: Prepared soups and stews

UNSPSC 50191500 Prepared soups and stews, a Class code, captures state and local procurement of shelf-stable and fresh food products for institutional feeding programs, including soups, canned proteins, prepared entrees, and related consumables for school nutrition, corrections, health and human services, and senior services. The code sees activity from school districts, state health and human services agencies, county boards of commissioners, and state corrections departments. Scope across recent solicitations emphasizes compliance with Buy American Act provisions where applicable, HACCP food-safety plans, USDA grade and nutritional standards, Child Nutrition meal-pattern compliance, and delivery to multiple institutional locations. Pricing is typically firm and fixed for an initial 30-day period, with subsequent price adjustments permitted at renewal intervals using third-party market indices (USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, Consumer Price Index) or capped at specified percentages. Vendors must meet liability insurance minimums (typically $500,000 per occurrence), debarment and suspension certifications on contracts exceeding $25,000, lobbying certifications on contracts exceeding $100,000, and employment verification compliance.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Texas, with additional solicitation from Illinois. Ben Hill County Schools (Georgia) issued an IFB for school nutrition food products due June 15, 2026, covering produce, proteins, dairy, and supplies for four school locations across the 2026–2027 school year. Burke County Public Schools (Georgia) posted an IFB with bids due June 5, 2026, seeking nearly 400 line items for five schools. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners (Georgia) requested informal written quotes for approximately 1,062 cases of food items for the Department of Community Services due October 19, 2026. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued two separate IFBs: HHS0017449 for the El Paso State Supported Living Center due July 13, 2026, with a prior-period value of $1.5 million; and HHS0016792v2 for supplemental food and consumables statewide (210 line items, March 19, 2026 response, up to $4.5 million potential value over three years). The Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued IFB 304T-26-300CF for cafeteria food products to TDCJ warehouse locations statewide (approximately 382 line items, due May 4, 2026, extended from April 21, 2026). The State of Illinois posted FY-27 IVHQ quarterly food orders due June 26, 2026. The State of Georgia solicited food, supplies, and kitchen products due June 22, 2026.