UNSPSC 50331518: Dried organic delicious apples

The variety of organic apples known as organic delicious apples that have been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50331518 Dried organic delicious apples, a Commodity code, covers fresh and preserved fruit products procured by school districts and state corrections and food-service agencies. Despite the code's nominal focus on dried organic apples, recent state and local solicitations tagged under it reflect a much broader scope: school nutrition programs and institutional food services purchase fresh produce in bulk — including apple varieties (Ambrosia, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Jazz) alongside berries, vegetables, citrus, and specialty fruits — as well as preserved items such as dried prunes and a range of cafeteria staples (proteins, dairy, grains, condiments). Issuing bodies include school districts (Hancock County Schools in Georgia, City of Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut) and state corrections and food-service agencies (Texas Department of Criminal Justice via the Texas Comptroller's Statewide Procurement Division, State of Georgia). All opportunities require compliance with the Buy American Provision under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, mandating a minimum of 51 percent domestic content in processed products. Vendors must provide HACCP plans, USDA compliance documentation, product specifications with nutritional analyses, and proof of debarment and suspension clearance. School nutrition programs impose firm-fixed pricing for the contract term with all delivery charges included, while corrections agencies expect FOB Destination delivery to multiple warehouse locations across their respective states.

Recent activity clusters in Georgia and Texas, with additional action in Connecticut. Representative recent opportunities include Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issuing IFB #SN002-2027 on June 10, 2026, for fresh produce across 200-plus line items delivering to three school sites through June 30, 2027, with sealed bids due June 26, 2026; the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Department of Public Purchases issuing an IFB on June 2, 2026, for 115 line items of commodities (eggs, poultry, cheese, beef, fruits, and vegetables) for the Board of Education Nutrition Center, also due June 26, 2026; the Texas Department of Criminal Justice issuing IFB No. 304T-26-300CF on May 4, 2026, for approximately 382 line items of cafeteria food products across five geographic warehouse areas with an extended due date of May 4, 2026; and the State of Georgia issuing a food supplies and kitchen products solicitation on May 15, 2026, due June 22, 2026. All school district opportunities enforce Buy American compliance and accept orders through electronic procurement systems (OpenGov in Connecticut) or sealed competitive bids with public bid openings.