UNSPSC 50324621: Dried icebox melons

The variety of melons known as icebox melons that have been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50324621 Dried icebox melons is a Commodity code covering dehydrated or preserved melon products procured by state and local school nutrition programs and corrections agencies. Recent activity shows school districts and state departments sourcing this category as part of broader fresh and processed produce bids for cafeteria supply, though the code itself sees limited standalone solicitation activity. When dried melons appear in recent opportunities, they are typically bundled within comprehensive food commodity RFQs and IFBs that encompass multiple produce categories, proteins, dairy, and pantry staples to supply meal programs across multiple delivery locations or warehouse distribution points. Issuing bodies span state-level correctional and nutrition agencies, county school boards, and municipal education departments; the mix reflects procurement centralization at state purchasing offices and decentralized sourcing through individual school system nutrition centers.

Recent opportunities show geographic spread across Texas, Georgia, and Connecticut. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice procured cafeteria food products under IFB 304T-26-300CF due May 4, 2026, addressing multiple warehouse locations across five geographic areas and spanning approximately 382 line items of food commodities. Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia issued IFB SN002-2027 on June 10, 2026, due June 26, 2026, for fresh produce across over 200 line items—including melons alongside apples, berries, vegetables, and citrus—for delivery to three school locations during the 2026–27 school year with firm pricing through June 30, 2027. The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Department of Public Purchases solicited commodities under BNB053266, due June 26, 2026, to supply the Bridgeport Board of Education Nutrition Center with 115 line items across multiple product categories. The State of Georgia posted PE55645NONST2026000000009 on May 15, 2026, due June 22, 2026, for food, supplies, and other kitchen products; scope and pricing details are contained in an attached solicitation document. All solicitations require Buy American compliance with minimum 51 percent domestic ingredient content for processed products and firm pricing for the contract term.