UNSPSC 50336000: Dried organic pomelos

An exotic large citrus fruit that is an ancient ancestor of the common grapefruit. It is the largest of the citrus fruits with a shape that can be fairly round or slightly pointed at one end (the fruit ranges from nearly round to oblate or pear-shaped). They range from cantaloupe-size to as large as a 25-pound watermelon and have very thick, soft rind. The skin is green to yellow and slightly bumpy; flesh color ranges from pink to rose. They can range from almost seedless to very seedy, from juicy to dry, from sweet to sour.

It is sweeter than a grapefruit and can be eaten fresh, although membranes around the segments should be peeled. pomelos commonly have 16 to 18 segments, compared to most grapefruit that have about 12 segments. It has been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50336000 Dried organic pomelos is a Class code under which state and local governments procure fresh and processed produce items for school nutrition programs and institutional food service operations. Recent solicitations under this code show school districts and state criminal justice agencies sourcing diverse fresh produce, frozen entrees, dairy, grains, and specialty food items for cafeteria and nutrition center operations. The Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia issued an IFB in June 2026 for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items including apples, berries, cruciferous vegetables, root vegetables, melons, citrus fruits, leafy greens, 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 solicited commodities via IFB in June 2026 across 115 line items including eggs, poultry, cheese, beef, and fruit and vegetable products for the Board of Education Nutrition Center, with electronic submissions due June 26, 2026. Both school nutrition solicitations required Buy American compliance (minimum 51 percent domestic content for processed products), HACCP plans or USDA compliance verification, delivery to designated school sites, and firm fixed pricing for the contract term. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued multiple food procurement IFBs, including one in May 2026 covering approximately 382 line items of proteins, specialty entrees, dairy, grains, and produce for distribution across five Texas warehouse areas, with responses due May 4, 2026.

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, and Connecticut, reflecting school district and state agency procurement cycles. School districts dominate the recent opportunities, with state agencies (Georgia and Texas departments) issuing parallel solicitations for institutional food service. The State of Georgia also posted a general food, supplies, and kitchen products bid in May 2026 (due June 22, 2026) with scope details in an attachment. Most recent solicitations close or have closed in mid-to-late June 2026, indicating a concentrated spring-to-early-summer procurement window aligned with school nutrition planning for the 2026–27 academic year. Vendors responding to these opportunities must meet USDA grade and safety standards, provide HACCP plans or nutritional analyses, carry appropriate commercial general liability insurance, comply with state registration and E-Verify requirements, and accept firm fixed pricing terms typically running 12 months with optional renewal periods.