UNSPSC 50321581: Dried spartan apples

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

UNSPSC 50321581 Dried spartan apples is a Commodity code that covers dried apple products procured by state and local school nutrition programs, typically as components of broader fresh produce and specialty food supply contracts. While the code name specifies a single dried-apple variety, state and local governments actually procure dried fruit items through multi-category food service solicitations that bundle fresh produce, proteins, dairy, grains, and specialty items. Recent opportunities show school districts, county boards of education, and correctional facilities sourcing dried fruits and nuts alongside fresh produce, canned goods, and prepared foods to meet USDA National School Lunch Program and school breakfast requirements. Issuing bodies include county school districts (Hancock County Schools in Georgia, Liberty County Schools in Georgia, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System in Georgia, Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia, Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri, Douglas County Schools in Georgia), city school boards (Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut), state agencies (Georgia Department of Education), and correctional facilities (Santa Clara County Sheriff Department of Correction in California, Texas Department of Criminal Justice). School nutrition programs dominate the activity; correctional food services represent a secondary market.

Geographic concentration is heaviest in Georgia (Hancock County, Liberty County, Savannah-Chatham County, Douglas County) and the broader Southeast, with additional activity in Virginia (Fairfax County), Missouri (St. Louis County), Connecticut (Bridgeport), California (Santa Clara County), and Texas (statewide TDCJ). Recent representative opportunities include Hancock County Schools Nutrition Fresh Produce SY27 (IFB #SN002-2027, due June 26, 2026) soliciting over 200 line items of fresh and specialty produce for delivery to three school locations with a contract period July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027; Santa Clara County's Dried Fruits and Nuts ITB-PRC-FY26-0617 (due February 5, 2026) requiring five line items including dried raisins, dried cranberries, and dried tropical fruit mix for Elmwood Correctional Facility with a five-year term; and Savannah-Chatham County Public School System Bid 26-34 (due April 23, 2026) covering 72 fresh produce items with estimated annual quantities reaching 21,125 cases for Fuji apples and firm pricing for the contract period. All solicitations require Buy American compliance (minimum 51 percent domestic content for processed products), USDA grade certification, HACCP plans with 24/7 recall accessibility, firm fixed pricing for the contract term, and FOB destination delivery. Pricing structures vary between fixed annual contracts and cost-plus arrangements tied to USDA wholesale market reports or manufacturer price lists.