UNSPSC 50351501: Frozen organic akane apples

The variety of organic apples known as organic akane apples that have been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50351501 Frozen organic akane apples is a Commodity code that captures fresh and processed produce items procured by state and local education, social services, and nutrition programs. Recent solicitations show that state and local governments buy fresh produce — including multiple apple varieties, berries, root vegetables, and specialty fruits — alongside shelf-stable grocery items, frozen products, and dairy for school lunch programs, senior services, and food assistance initiatives. The issuing bodies span school districts (Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bridgeport Board of Education), county social services departments (Gwinnett County Department of Community Services), state agencies (State of Georgia), and municipal school nutrition programs (City of Bridgeport). Vendors must meet Buy American provisions requiring minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural commodity content, comply with USDA nutrition standards including the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act and 2024 whole-grain rules, maintain HACCP plans with 24/7 recall accessibility, carry specified general liability insurance, and satisfy E-Verify and debarment verification requirements. Pricing is typically firm for the contract term with no separate fuel or freight surcharges permitted, and delivery is F.O.B. destination to school sites or central warehouses Monday through Friday during standard business hours.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Connecticut. Hancock County Board of Education posted an IFB for fresh produce with over 200 line items (apples, berries, root vegetables, citrus, melons, leafy greens, and specialty items) with bids due June 26, 2026 for the 2026–27 school year; Early County Board of Education issued a line-by-line bid for approximately 300 food items and 60 non-food supplies with a June 8, 2026 response date. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases solicited over 1,100 line items of grocery items supporting the National School Lunch Program with an electronic bid due June 30, 2026 through the OpenGov portal. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners posted an informal written quote request for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items for senior services with quotes due October 19, 2026. The State of Georgia issued a broader food, supplies, and kitchen products solicitation with a June 22, 2026 due date. Award typically goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with school districts retaining discretion to split awards by line item or extend contracts for additional terms at firm pricing.