UNSPSC 50334604: Dried organic cal sweet melons

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

UNSPSC 50334604 Dried organic cal sweet melons is a Commodity code. State and local governments soliciting under this code are actually procuring fresh produce and food products for school nutrition programs and institutional food service operations, not dried organic melons as the code name suggests. Recent opportunities show school districts and state correctional departments issuing IFBs for comprehensive fresh produce and food commodity packages that include melons among dozens of other fruits, vegetables, proteins, and staple items. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) posted an IFB on June 10, 2026, for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items including melons, apples, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, citrus, and specialty items for the 2026-27 school year, with sealed bids due June 26, 2026. The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Department of Public Purchases issued an IFB on June 2, 2026, for 115 line items of commodities including fruit and vegetable products for the Board of Education Nutrition Center, also due June 26, 2026. Both school nutrition solicitations require Buy American compliance (minimum 51 percent domestic content for processed products) and mandate HACCP plans, E-Verify authorization, and debarment certifications. The mix of issuing bodies reflects school districts as the primary buyers, with occasional state-level procurement (Georgia Department of Corrections and Texas Department of Criminal Justice both have posted food commodity solicitations in the recent window).

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia, Connecticut, and Texas. Hancock County Schools (Georgia) and the City of Bridgeport (Connecticut) represent school district nutrition procurement. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued a substantial IFB on May 4, 2026 (extended due date from April 21), for approximately 382 line items of cafeteria food products to supply five geographic warehouse areas, covering proteins, frozen entrees, dairy, grains, beverages, canned and fresh vegetables, and fruits with firm fixed pricing and FOB Destination delivery terms to six TDCJ distribution points; award is made per line item based on best value including price, compliance, and delivery performance. The State of Georgia posted a solicitation on May 15, 2026, for food supplies and other kitchen products with a June 22, 2026, due date. Pricing is firm fixed for contract terms, typically running one to two years, and payment is made within 30 to 45 days of receipt and inspection. The code's recent activity shows little purchasing of dried organic melons specifically; instead, state and local procurement under this code reflects the reality that institutional food service buys fresh produce in broad mixed lots rather than categorizing by product type.