UNSPSC 50325012: Dried cara cara oranges

The variety of oranges known as cara cara oranges that have been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50325012 Dried cara cara oranges is a Commodity code representing fresh and processed citrus products that state and local governments procure for school nutrition programs, correctional facility food service, and institutional meal provision. Recent solicitations show that state and local buyers under this code are predominantly school districts and state correctional systems purchasing fresh produce and processed food items as part of broader nutrition and cafeteria supply contracts. The Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued IFB #SN002-2027 in June 2026 for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items including citrus fruits, with sealed bids due June 26, 2026, and delivery required to three school locations through June 30, 2027. The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Department of Public Purchases solicited commodities for the Bridgeport Board of Education Nutrition Center by June 26, 2026, specifying fruit and vegetable products among 115 line items with firm pricing through June 30, 2027. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) issued multiple food procurement IFBs covering cafeteria products and specialty items such as dried prunes, with the primary cafeteria food products solicitation (304T-26-300CF, due May 4, 2026, extended via Addendum No. 2) covering approximately 382 line items delivered to six TDCJ warehouse distribution points across Texas.

Geographic activity centers on Georgia, Connecticut, and Texas, with the State of Georgia Department posting a general food, supplies, and other kitchen products solicitation (PE55645NONST2026000000009) on May 15, 2026, due June 22, 2026. School districts and state institutional feeding operations dominate the issuing-body mix, with TDCJ representing a significant repeat buyer of food commodities across multiple geographic delivery areas. All recent solicitations incorporate Buy American provisions requiring a minimum of 51 percent domestic agricultural commodity content in processed products, USDA compliance and grade certification, HACCP or equivalent food safety plans, firm fixed pricing for contract periods ranging from one to two years, and delivery on FOB Destination or equivalent prepaid freight terms. Bidders must maintain commercial general liability insurance (typically $500,000 to $1 million per occurrence), provide vendor references, and comply with state debarment and anti-discrimination certifications. The code sees active procurement across institutional food service—schools and correctional facilities—with response deadlines concentrated in May and June 2026.