UNSPSC 50336700: Dried organic strawberries

The juicy edible usually red fruit of any of several low-growing temperate herbs (genus fragaria) of the rose family that is technically an enlarged pulpy receptacle bearing numerous achenes that has been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50336700 Dried organic strawberries is a Class code that encompasses the procurement of dried strawberry products by state and local governments, primarily school districts and correctional facilities sourcing from food service vendors. Recent solicitations show school nutrition programs acquiring dried strawberries as components within broader fresh and dried fruit procurement efforts, though the available records do not isolate dried strawberries as standalone line items. The code reflects seasonal and year-round demand from K-12 nutrition services supporting breakfast and lunch programs, and from state correctional systems supplying institutional food services. School districts typically bundle dried strawberries with fresh produce, other dried fruits, nuts, and processed food items in annual or multi-year term contracts, while correctional agencies may procure dried fruits including cranberries, raisins, and tropical mixes on dedicated lines. Issuing bodies include county and city school districts, state corrections departments, and county sheriff departments operating food services. Buy American provisions mandate minimum domestic content thresholds (commonly 51 percent for processed products), and vendors must meet USDA compliance, HACCP food safety standards, nutritional labeling requirements, commercial general liability insurance (typically $1 million per occurrence), and federal debarment certification across all solicitations.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia, Texas, California, Connecticut, Missouri, and Virginia. The Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce spanning multiple fruit categories including strawberries due June 26, 2026; the County of Santa Clara (California) solicited dried fruits and nuts including raisins and cranberries for its Department of Correction via ITB-PRC-FY26-0617 due February 5, 2026; and Fairfax County Public Schools (Virginia) sought Master Grocery K-12 products via IFB 2000004323 due April 27, 2026. Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri) issued a broad grocery items solicitation for 2026-27 due April 29, 2026 encompassing over 900 line items, and Douglas County School System (Georgia) issued RFP SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs across a multi-district cooperative due March 4, 2026. Contract terms typically run July 1 through June 30 with firm-fixed pricing, weekly or as-needed delivery to multiple school sites or facility locations, and Net 30 to Net 45 payment terms. Sealed bids are the standard submission method, often through e-procurement portals, with public bid openings scheduled concurrent with or shortly after deadline. No incumbent vendors or budget ceilings are disclosed across these recent solicitations.