UNSPSC 50344955: Frozen zee fire nectarines

The variety of nectarines known as zee fire nectarines that have been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50344955 Frozen zee fire nectarines, a Commodity code, does not appear to reflect the products and services state and local governments actually procure under the recent opportunities tagged to it. The code's nominal name references a single specialized frozen fruit product; however, the solicitations posted under this code show state and local buyers procuring comprehensive food service and school nutrition groceries spanning proteins, dairy, produce, frozen entrees, pantry staples, beverages, condiments, and related food service supplies and equipment. Recent opportunities range from state health and human services procurement supporting hospitals and state-supported living centers, to county and city school district food service for breakfast and lunch programs, Head Start child care nutrition, correctional facilities, and public assistance food distribution programs. The issuing bodies include Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases, Hancock County and Henry County Boards of Education in Georgia, Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa, Douglas County Schools in Georgia, Rockwood School District in Missouri, and county sheriff's departments and social services divisions. Activity is concentrated in Texas and Georgia, with secondary activity in Connecticut, Missouri, California, Florida, and Oregon.

Representative recent opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission issuing IFB HHS0017660 on July 13, 2026 for FY27 groceries to Big Spring State Hospital with bids due July 27, 2026, covering approximately 110 line items of food service supplies with a prior-year baseline of $32,226.36; the City of Bridgeport issuing IFB BNB052266 on June 30, 2026 for grocery items supporting the Bridgeport Board of Education's Food & Nutrition Services serving the National School Lunch Program, spanning over 1,100 line items with Buy American domestic agriculture requirements; and Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia posting IFB SN002-2027 on June 10, 2026 for fresh produce for the 2026-27 school year, covering over 200 line items of fresh fruits and vegetables with sealed bids due June 26, 2026. The Oregon Department of Corrections issued ITB S2910000016590 on April 9, 2026 for one truckload (40,000 pounds) of frozen berries at an estimated contract value around $35,600 based on historical pricing. Bids consistently reflect firm fixed pricing across contract terms of one year with optional renewal periods; best-value and lowest-responsive-responsible-bidder evaluation criteria; federal Buy American and USDA compliance mandates; HACCP, food safety, and food recall requirements; and liability insurance minimums ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000.