UNSPSC 50325803: Dried aurora plums

The variety of plums known as aurora plums that have been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50325803 Dried aurora plums (Commodity) covers dried plum products procured by state and local governments, though recent solicitations show the code encompasses a broader range of dried and fresh produce. State and local buyers under this code include school districts, state corrections departments, and municipal education nutrition centers. The work solicited spans individual produce line items through comprehensive food-supply contracts. School districts dominate recent activity, procuring fresh produce for cafeteria operations under firm-fixed pricing with Buy American provisions requiring 51 percent domestic content for processed products. State corrections departments also solicit under this code for institutional food supply, including dried fruits and vegetables to stock multiple warehouse distribution points. Vendors must typically provide HACCP plans, E-Verify authorization, USDA compliance certification, nutritional analyses, and product formulation statements; contracts run 12 to 24 months with pricing held firm for the duration.

Recent opportunities span Georgia, Connecticut, and Texas. Hancock County Schools (Georgia) issued IFB #SN002-2027 on June 10, 2026 (due June 26) for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items with delivery to three school sites through June 30, 2027. The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Department of Public Purchases released IFB BNB053266 on June 2, 2026 (due June 26) for 115 line items of commodities including fruits and vegetables for the Board of Education Nutrition Center, with MBE/CBE certifications applicable. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued IFB 304T-26-300CF on May 4, 2026 for cafeteria food products across multiple warehouse locations, with an extended response deadline of May 4, 2026, covering approximately 382 line items including fresh and canned vegetables and fruits. TDCJ also issued Bid No. IW236532 for whole, pitted, dried prunes (60-70 count, U.S. Grade B, minimum 1,400 boxes) with a revised due date of February 20, 2026. The State of Georgia solicitation PE55645NONST2026000000009 (due June 22, 2026) addressed food, supplies, and other kitchen products with scope details in attached documentation.