UNSPSC 50344621: Frozen icebox melons

The variety of melons known as icebox melons that have been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50344621 Frozen icebox melons (Commodity) appears in state and local procurement activity focused on institutional food service supply chains, though the recent opportunities block shows minimal direct solicitation under this specific commodity code—the nine frozen-food and produce procurements posted between January and July 2026 target broader grocery, fresh produce, and frozen-product categories rather than frozen melons specifically. State and local buyers in this space—school districts, state health and human services agencies, county corrections facilities, and Head Start programs—purchase frozen fruits, vegetables, and specialty items as components of larger food service contracts that span proteins, dairy, grains, and prepared foods. The work is transactional supply of USDA-compliant commodity items, with vendors required to meet food safety certifications (HACCP, FDA/USDA standards), maintain cold-chain logistics, and integrate with electronic ordering systems. Issuing bodies include state departments (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Oregon Department of Corrections, Georgia Department of Education), school districts (Hillsborough County Public Schools, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Fulton County Schools, Henry County Schools, Rockwood R-VI School District, Bulloch County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education), county systems (Hancock County Board of Education, Douglas County School System), and specialized nutrition programs (Head Start of Greater Dallas).

Activity concentrates in the Southeast and Texas, with Georgia school districts (Fulton County, Savannah-Chatham County, Henry County, Bulloch County, Early County, and the GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 districts) posting the highest frequency of fresh-produce and food-service RFPs and IFBs between February and July 2026. Texas Health and Human Services Commission has issued multiple statewide IFBs for supplemental food and consumables serving state hospitals and supported living centers, with bid cycles in February, May, June, and July 2026. Recent representative opportunities include the Texas HHS statewide supplemental food procurement (IFB HHS0017449, El Paso State Supported Living Center, due July 13, 2026 with $1.5 million prior-year spend); the Douglas County School System food-supply RFP (RFP 26-003, estimated $9 million annual value, due February 18, 2026); the Bridgeport Board of Education grocery procurement (IFB BNB052266, over 1,100 line items, due June 30, 2026); and the GEC Buying Cooperative fresh-produce RFP serving 30 Georgia school districts (RFP SN 26-004, Areas One and Two totaling $5.5 million estimated annual value, due March 4, 2026). Buy American, USDA nutrition compliance, HACCP certification, and firm fixed-price structures dominate procurement terms across jurisdictions.