UNSPSC 50324701: Dried black mulberries

The variety of mulberries known as black mulberries that have been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50324701 Dried black mulberries, a Commodity code, covers dried fruit products that state and local governments procure primarily for school nutrition programs and institutional food service. Recent solicitations show school districts and state criminal justice departments sourcing this category alongside broader dried fruit and fresh produce inventories for cafeteria operations, though dried mulberries specifically appear as a line item within larger commodity aggregations rather than as stand-alone purchases. The code's scope in practice encompasses dried or preserved fruit products meeting USDA grade requirements and Buy American provisions mandating minimum domestic content thresholds, typically 51 percent for processed items. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Hancock County Schools in Georgia), municipal boards of education (Bridgeport, Connecticut), state departments of education and corrections (Georgia and Texas), and affiliated nutrition services. Vendors must provide HACCP plans, nutritional data, manufacturer specifications, health inspection records, and proof of compliance with USDA and FDA standards; many jurisdictions require E-Verify authorization and debarment verification.

Geographic activity centers on the Southeast and Texas, with recent opportunities posted by Hancock County Schools (Georgia) in June 2026, the City of Bridgeport Board of Education (Connecticut) in June 2026, the State of Georgia in May 2026, and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in May and April 2026. Hancock County Schools issued an IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items (due June 26, 2026) covering berries, melons, and specialty items for delivery to three school locations under a July 2026–June 2027 contract; the City of Bridgeport issued an IFB for 115 commodity items including fruit products (due June 26, 2026) to supply its nutrition center through June 2027 with MBE/CBE certifications applicable; TDCJ issued separate IFBs for cafeteria food products (May 4, 2026 due date) and whole pitted dried prunes in 25-pound boxes (February 20, 2026 due date, with Amendment No. 1). Pricing is firm fixed for the contract period in all cases, with payment within 30–45 days and delivery to multiple institutional locations required. No specific budget or award values are disclosed in the available documentation.