UNSPSC 50334627: Dried organic kiwano melons

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

UNSPSC 50334627 Dried organic kiwano melons is a Commodity code that represents a narrow product line within agricultural procurement, though the recent opportunities associated with it do not reflect actual sourcing of dried organic kiwano melons. Instead, state and local governments soliciting under this code are buying broad fresh produce and food commodity portfolios for school nutrition programs, correctional facilities, and state agency food services. The issuing bodies are school districts (Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia, Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut), state departments (Georgia State Purchasing), and criminal justice agencies (Texas Department of Criminal Justice). The scope encompasses fresh produce spanning multiple varieties of apples, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, melons, citrus, leafy greens, peppers, tomatoes, and specialty items, as well as proteins, dairy, grains, and prepared foods with detailed USDA grade specifications, packaging requirements, and compliance certifications including HACCP plans, nutritional analyses, and Buy American domestic content thresholds of at least 51 percent for processed products.

Recent activity appears concentrated in Georgia and Texas, with secondary activity in Connecticut. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce for the 2026-27 school year with responses due June 26, 2026, covering over 200 line items and delivery to three school sites. The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Department of Public Purchases solicited commodities including fruit and vegetable products via IFB BNB053266 with responses due June 26, 2026, to supply the Bridgeport Board of Education Nutrition Center. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, on behalf of TDCJ, issued IFB 304T-26-300CF for approximately 382 line items of cafeteria food products including fresh vegetables and fruits, with responses originally due April 21, 2026, extended via Addendum No. 2 to May 4, 2026. The State of Georgia issued a solicitation (PE55645NONST2026000000009) for food, supplies, and other kitchen products with a due date of June 22, 2026. All contracts stipulate firm pricing for the contract term, MBE/DBE considerations where applicable, commercial general liability insurance, and award to single or multiple vendors at the discretion of the purchasing entity.