UNSPSC 50325865: Dried red ram plums

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

UNSPSC 50325865 Dried red ram plums, a Commodity code, covers dried fruit products that state and local governments procure for institutional food service, particularly school nutrition programs and corrections facilities. Recent solicitations show school districts and state corrections departments buying dried plums alongside broader fresh and dried produce for cafeteria operations, though the available opportunities reveal this code sits within larger commodity food buys rather than as a standalone line item in most cases. Issuing bodies include school districts (Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia, City of Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut), state departments of corrections (Texas Department of Criminal Justice), and state-level procurement offices acting on behalf of multiple agencies (State of Georgia). The code reflects institutional purchasing patterns where dried fruit is specified as part of nutritionally compliant meal programs subject to Buy American provisions requiring a minimum of 51 percent domestic content in processed products.

Geographic activity centers on Texas, Georgia, and Connecticut based on recent postings. Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued IFB No. 304T-26-300CF for cafeteria food products due May 4, 2026, encompassing approximately 382 line items across proteins, frozen entrees, dairy, grains, and dried fruits for distribution to six TDCJ warehouse locations, with awards made per line item based on best value; TDCJ also issued Bid No. IW236532 for whole pitted dried prunes in U.S. Grade B quality (60–70 count, 1,400 boxes minimum, 25 pounds per box) with a response due February 20, 2026. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) released IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce covering over 200 line items with delivery to three school locations and a response due June 26, 2026. City of Bridgeport, Connecticut issued RFQ BNB053266 for commodities including fruit and vegetable products for the Board of Education Nutrition Center due June 26, 2026, with MBE/CBE certifications applicable. State of Georgia posted solicitation PE55645NONST2026000000009 for food supplies and kitchen products due June 22, 2026. All school-based solicitations enforce the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act Buy American provision and require HACCP plans, E-Verify authorization, and debarment verification.