UNSPSC 50341641: Frozen queen apricots

The variety of apricots known as queen apricots that have been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50341641 Frozen queen apricots is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure frozen fruit products for institutional food service operations, particularly school nutrition programs, state hospitals, and correctional facilities. Recent solicitations show buyers acquiring frozen apricots alongside broader frozen-fruit and grocery assortments rather than as standalone line items; the code sees activity primarily through multi-item food service contracts where frozen apricots appear as one commodity among dozens spanning proteins, produce, dairy, and pantry staples. Issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and state health agencies, with standout repeat buyers including the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), multiple Georgia school districts (Hancock County, Early County, Bulloch County, Savannah-Chatham, Douglas County, Henry County, and Fulton County), and the City of Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut. State health and human services agencies also procure under this code for state hospitals and state-supported living centers.

Geographic activity clusters in Texas, Georgia, and Connecticut based on recent postings, with secondary activity in Missouri, Florida, and California. Representative recent opportunities include the Texas HHSC solicitation (IFB HHS0017660) for FY27 groceries at Big Spring State Hospital, due July 27, 2026, spanning 110 line items of proteins, prepared foods, dairy, and pantry staples with a prior-year baseline of $32,226.36; the Bridgeport Board of Education grocery solicitation (IFB BNB052266), due June 30, 2026, covering over 1,100 line items including frozen products for the National School Lunch Program; and the Head Start of Greater Dallas procurement (IFB 26-GP) for approximately 32,409 cases of frozen foods and produce at $969,460.94, with sealed bids due June 24, 2026. Most school district contracts run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options, firm pricing requirements, Buy American compliance (minimum 51 percent domestic content in processed products where applicable), and weekly delivery to multiple school sites. Contracts typically emphasize HACCP compliance, food recall procedures, liability insurance minimums of $500,000 to $2,000,000, and responsiveness to USDA nutrition standards.