UNSPSC 50334628: Dried organic korean melons

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

UNSPSC 50334628 Dried organic korean melons (Commodity) reflects state and local procurement of fresh and processed produce for school nutrition programs, correctional facilities, and institutional food service operations. The code appears in recent solicitations primarily as one line item within broader produce or food commodity bids rather than as a standalone product family. Issuing bodies soliciting under this code include school districts (Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia, City of Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut), state departments (Georgia and Texas Department of Criminal Justice), and regional procurement offices coordinating multi-location food supply contracts. School nutrition programs drive the bulk of activity, typically bundling dried melons and other produce under larger IFB awards that specify case sizes, unit counts, delivery schedules, and Buy American compliance requirements with 51 percent domestic content thresholds for processed products. Correctional and institutional food service procurement follows similar patterns but emphasizes USDA grade certification, detailed packaging specifications, and firm fixed pricing across multiple distribution points.

Geographic activity centers on the Southeast and Texas. Hancock County Schools (Sparta, Georgia) issued IFB #SN002-2027 on June 10, 2026, with sealed bids due June 26, 2026, requesting over 200 line items of fresh produce including melons alongside berries, cruciferous vegetables, and specialty fruits for delivery to three school sites across the 2026–27 school year. The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Department of Public Purchases solicited commodities on June 2, 2026, with electronic submissions due June 26, 2026, covering 115 line items including fruit and vegetable products for the Board of Education Nutrition Center. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued IFB No. 304T-26-300CF on behalf of the Statewide Procurement Division with a due date of May 4, 2026 (extended via Addendum No. 2), requesting approximately 382 line items of cafeteria food products across five geographic areas, and separately issued Bid No. IW236532 for whole pitted dried prunes with a due date of February 20, 2026. The State of Georgia posted a solicitation on May 15, 2026, for food, supplies, and other kitchen products with a due date of June 22, 2026, with full scope contained in an attached document.