UNSPSC 50321521: Dried early mcintosh apples

The variety of apples known as early mcintosh apples that have been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50321521 Dried early McIntosh apples, a Commodity code, reflects state and local procurement of fresh and dried fruit products for school nutrition programs and correctional facilities, though the recent solicitations show minimal direct procurement activity specifically tied to dried apples. School districts and county boards of education dominate solicitations under this code, purchasing fresh produce in bulk to supply cafeteria operations across multiple school sites. Representative recent activity includes Hancock County Schools (Georgia) IFB for fresh produce spanning multiple apple varieties, berries, and vegetables with delivery to three school locations due June 26, 2026; Fairfax County Public Schools (Virginia) IFB 2000004323 for Master Grocery K-12 term contract covering grocery product supply and delivery to 45 schools and seven distribution kitchens, due April 27, 2026; and Santa Clara County (California) ITB for dried fruits and nuts including dried raisins and cranberries for the County Sheriff Department of Correction at Elmwood Correctional Facility, due February 5, 2026. The code also captures institutional food service procurement by state agencies and regional education cooperatives managing nutrition programs for large student populations or correctional systems.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia, Virginia, California, Connecticut, Missouri, and Texas, with school districts and boards of education as the consistent issuing bodies. The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia) solicited fresh produce bids in March 2026 covering 72 items including apples and prepared fresh produce for 60 school sites. Douglas County School System (Georgia) issued an RFP for fresh produce and eggs through the GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 school districts across two areas with estimated annual spending of approximately $5.5 million, due March 4, 2026. Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri) solicited grocery items encompassing over 900 line items for the 2026-27 school year, due April 29, 2026. Liberty County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB for food products spanning over 400 items with delivery to 13 school sites, due April 29, 2026. The City of Bridgeport (Connecticut) procured commodities for its Board of Education Nutrition Center, due June 26, 2026. These procurements are typically annual or multi-year fixed-price term contracts with Buy American compliance required, firm pricing for the contract period, and awards made on a line-item or single-vendor basis. Most solicitations require three to five years of experience, commercial general liability insurance ranging from $1 million to $2 million, USDA compliance certification, and acceptance of orders through electronic ordering systems.