UNSPSC 50334602: Dried organic athena melons

The variety of organic melons known as organic athena melons that have been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50334602 Dried organic athena melons, a Commodity code, reflects state and local procurement of fresh and processed produce for institutional nutrition programs, particularly school districts and correctional facilities. Recent solicitations show that school districts dominate activity under this code, purchasing fresh produce — including melons, berries, root vegetables, leafy greens, and specialty fruits — alongside processed and frozen items to supply cafeteria and nutrition centers over multi-year contract periods. The scope encompasses both standalone fresh-produce procurements and broader commodity buys that include melons as line items within larger food-supply portfolios. Issuing bodies are almost exclusively school districts and state correctional or institutional agencies; Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia), the City of Bridgeport Board of Education (Connecticut), the State of Georgia, and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice have all posted opportunities recently. Buy American provisions requiring minimum domestic content (typically 51 percent for processed goods) appear consistently across solicitations.

Recent activity concentrates in the South and Southeast. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued an IFB for cafeteria food products spanning multiple warehouse locations across five geographic areas with a May 4, 2026 response deadline and an extended initial contract term through August 31, 2027 with optional renewals; the Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) solicited fresh produce for the 2026-27 school year under IFB #SN002-2027 with responses due June 26, 2026, requiring delivery to three school locations and firm pricing for the full contract period; and the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Department of Public Purchases issued an RFB for commodities to supply the Board of Education Nutrition Center, also due June 26, 2026, requiring electronic submission through OpenGov and compliance with MBE/CBE certifications under city ordinance. A Georgia state procurement for food, supplies, and other kitchen products was posted May 15, 2026 with a June 22, 2026 due date. Vendors must provide HACCP plans, USDA compliance confirmation, proof of liability insurance, and debarment verification across most opportunities.