UNSPSC 50341573: Frozen red gravenstein apples

The variety of apples known as red gravenstein apples that have been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50341573 Frozen red gravenstein apples, a Commodity code, covers frozen apple products that state and local governments procure as ingredients in food service operations for institutions including state hospitals, state supported living centers, school nutrition programs, correctional facilities, and child care programs. The code sees steady demand across multiple institutional buyer categories, driven by federal nutrition program requirements (National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program) and state healthcare facility operations. Recent solicitations show frozen fruit procurement embedded within broader grocery and food-supply contracts rather than as standalone line items; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, state departments of education, school districts, and county boards of education are the primary issuing bodies. Scope spans frozen produce delivery to institutional kitchens and central warehouses with strict compliance to USDA grades, HACCP requirements, temperature standards (typically 0°F or below for frozen goods with minimum three- to six-month shelf life), nutritional labeling, Buy American provisions (minimum 51% domestic agricultural content for processed products in school nutrition), and rapid response protocols for product recalls and complaint resolution.

Activity concentrates in Georgia, Texas, Missouri, and California, with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and Georgia school districts (Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Hancock County Board of Education, Bulloch County Board of Education, Henry County Schools, Douglas County School System) appearing as repeat or concurrent buyers. Representative recent opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0017660 for groceries at Big Spring State Hospital (due July 27, 2026, covering approximately 110 line items with historical spend of $32,226 annually), the Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce including multiple apple varieties (due June 26, 2026, covering 200+ line items across three school locations), and Head Start of Greater Dallas's IFB 26-GP for frozen foods and produce serving child care programs (due June 24, 2026, with estimated procurement value of $969,460). Pricing is consistently firm and fixed for the initial contract term with adjustments at renewal periods tied to USDA Agricultural Marketing Service reports or Consumer Price Index data; payment terms typically run 30–45 days from delivery. Evaluation criteria emphasize lowest responsive bid, vendor ability to meet delivery timelines and specifications, past performance, and compliance with federal and state certifications including debarment verification and E-Verify authorization.