UNSPSC 50324635: Dried patriot melons

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

UNSPSC 50324635 Dried patriot melons, a Commodity code, nominally covers dried melon products but shows minimal recent activity aligned with the code's specific scope. The recent opportunities solicited under this code actually span broad fresh and processed food procurement for school nutrition programs and correctional facilities, with dried melon items appearing incidentally within much larger commodity bundles rather than as standalone line items. State and local governments posting under this code are primarily school districts and state departments operating nutrition centers and institutional feeding programs. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) and the City of Bridgeport Board of Education (Connecticut) both solicited multi-category fresh produce and food commodities via IFB with Buy American compliance requirements mandating at least 51 percent domestic content for processed items. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the State of Georgia also posted food commodity solicitations covering proteins, dairy, grains, vegetables, fruits, and related staples for correctional and institutional use.

Recent opportunities cluster in Georgia, Connecticut, and Texas. Hancock County Schools issued IFB #SN002-2027 on June 10, 2026, with response due June 26, 2026, covering over 200 fresh produce line items including melons alongside apples, berries, cruciferous vegetables, and citrus for delivery to three school sites through June 30, 2027. The City of Bridgeport posted commodities bid BNB053266 on June 2, 2026, due June 26, 2026, spanning 115 line items of eggs, poultry, cheese, beef, and fruit and vegetable products delivered to a single nutrition center. The State of Georgia solicited food, supplies, and other kitchen products (PE55645NONST2026000000009) with a June 22, 2026 response date. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts issued IFB 304T-26-300CF on behalf of TDCJ on May 4, 2026 (extended to May 4, 2026 response deadline via addendum), encompassing approximately 382 food line items across five geographic areas. A separate Texas TDCJ bid (IW236532) specifically for whole, pitted, dried prunes closed February 20, 2026, calling for U.S. Grade B prunes in 60–70 count size with a minimum order of 1,400 boxes for one delivery location. The code shows little standalone procurement of dried melons; dried-fruit activity appears embedded in institutional feeding contracts where melon products are minor components.