UNSPSC 50344910: Frozen autumn star nectarines

The variety of nectarines known as autumn star nectarines that have been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50344910 Frozen autumn star nectarines is a Commodity code that describes a narrow product line — individually quick frozen specialty nectarines — yet state and local governments almost never procure this specific item. The recent opportunities in the block tagged with this code actually reflect much broader food and grocery procurement across multiple product categories, primarily fresh produce, frozen fruits, and full-service grocery supplies for school nutrition programs, state hospitals, correctional facilities, and child care services. The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and the actual work being solicited indicates that this category sees minimal relevant activity; the opportunities listed are school districts, state health and human services agencies, and county corrections departments buying comprehensive food supplies, not specialty frozen nectarines.

State and local food procurement under broadly food-related codes concentrates among school districts (Hancock County and Fulton County Schools in Georgia; Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut; Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri; Henry County Schools in Georgia; Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools in Georgia; Bulloch County Board of Education in Georgia; Douglas County School System in Georgia; City Schools of Decatur in Georgia; Early County Board of Education in Georgia; Hillsborough County Public Schools in Florida), state departments (Texas Health and Human Services Commission for state hospitals and supported living centers; Oregon Department of Corrections; County of Santa Clara for correctional facilities), and Head Start agencies. Recent solicitations span frozen produce and eggs (Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-004, due February 25, 2026), comprehensive grocery items (Texas HHSC IFB HHS0017660 for Big Spring State Hospital, due July 27, 2026), fresh produce (Hancock County Schools IFB, due June 26, 2026), ice cream and novelties (Fulton County Schools IFB 190-26, due March 10, 2026), and full food supply and distribution services (Douglas County School System RFP 26-003, due February 18, 2026). Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia (multiple school districts and county systems), Texas (state health and human services facilities), and scattered opportunities in Connecticut, Missouri, Florida, California, and Oregon. Procurement is driven by federal nutrition program requirements — the National School Lunch Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, and Head Start — and facility food service operations at state institutions, with contract values ranging from $969,460.94 (Head Start of Greater Dallas for approximately 32,409 cases) to $9,000,000 annually (Douglas County School System food distribution). Most school districts issue IFBs with firm fixed pricing, delivery to multiple sites, Buy American compliance mandates, HACCP and food safety requirements, and awards based on lowest responsive and responsible bidder or best value criteria, often with options for multiple vendor awards and contract renewals spanning one to five years.