UNSPSC 50305028: Navel oranges

The variety of oranges known as navel oranges

UNSPSC 50305028 Navel oranges, a Commodity code, covers fresh citrus fruit sourcing for state and local meal programs. Recent state and local solicitations reveal that governments procure navel oranges as line items within broader fresh produce contracts serving school nutrition programs, child care food programs, senior services, and correctional facilities, typically bundled with other fruits and vegetables rather than as standalone citrus-only awards. The issuing-body mix reflects school districts' dominance in this space—Georgia school systems (Hancock County, Dougherty County, Bulloch County, Bryan County, Liberty County, Savannah-Chatham County, Glynn County, and Muscogee County) post frequent multi-item produce solicitations naming navel oranges or similar orange varieties among 40–200 line items. Other recurring buyers include independent school districts in Texas (McAllen, Austin, Hillsborough County), Connecticut (Meriden Public Schools), and Oregon (Central Point), along with child care programs (City of Edinburg CACFP, Head Start of Greater Dallas, Bartow County School System), county school nutrition departments (DeSoto County, Early County), and occasional special-purpose buyers such as Santa Clara County's correctional facility food service. No vendor names or set-aside designations appear in recent postings; the code shows no concentration among particular contractors.

Geographic activity clusters in Georgia, with secondary activity across Texas, Florida, Connecticut, and scattered other states. Representative recent opportunities include the Dougherty County Board of Education's sealed bid for fresh produce with 40 line items (including oranges) due June 16, 2026; Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning 200+ items due June 26, 2026; and Savannah-Chatham County Public School System's bid for 72 fresh produce items (including bulk and pre-cut offerings) due April 23, 2026. The GEC Buying Cooperative's multi-district Georgia procurement (RFP SN 26-004) covers fresh produce and eggs across 30 districts with estimated annual spending of $5.5 million, proposals due March 4, 2026. McAllen Independent School District's RFP for fresh produce to 31 campuses (due March 6, 2026, extended by addendum) and Austin Independent School District's RFP for fresh produce and beverages (due March 11, 2026) represent larger Texas markets. Meriden Public Schools' Connecticut procurement for groceries, beverages, and produce across 13 schools carried an estimated value of $3.1 million (proposals due February 25, 2026). These procurements typically operate on annual contracts (July–June fiscal year), permit multiple vendors, evaluate heavily on price (30–50% weight), and require Buy American compliance, HACCP plans, and liability insurance. Fresh-produce demand remains steady and geographically dispersed among school systems and child nutrition programs.