UNSPSC 50355009: Frozen organic blonde oranges

The variety of organic oranges known as organic blonde oranges that have been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50355009 Frozen organic blonde oranges (Commodity) covers bulk fresh and frozen produce purchased by state agencies, county governments, school districts, and special-purpose district nutrition services. Recent state and local solicitations under this code show a much broader procurement pattern than the code name suggests: state and local bodies are acquiring full-scale food service supplies spanning shelf-stable items (canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, soups), frozen products, fresh produce across multiple varieties, dairy, meats, poultry, seafood, bread products, fluid milk, condiments, and non-food kitchen supplies including disposables, cleaning products, and janitorial equipment. The issuing bodies are primarily school districts (Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia, Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut, Early County Board of Education in Georgia), county social-service departments (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia). Most solicitations support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with Buy American provision requirements (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content for processed products) and compliance with USDA nutrition standards including whole-grain requirements, low-sodium formulations, and restriction on nuts or nut oils.

Activity concentrates in Georgia and Connecticut, with Georgia showing the highest recent volume—Gwinnett County posted an IWQ on October 13, 2026 (due October 19, 2026) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items for the Department of Community Services, and Hancock County Board of Education posted an IFB on June 10, 2026 (due June 26, 2026) for over 200 line items of fresh produce for the 2026–27 school year. Early County Board of Education in Georgia posted another IFB on May 11, 2026 (due June 8, 2026) for approximately 300+ food items and 60 non-food supplies for nutrition programs across three schools. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases posted an electronic bid on June 30, 2026 (due June 30, 2026) for over 1,100 grocery line items supporting the Board of Education's food service, with firm fixed pricing, Net 45 payment terms, and mandatory compliance with printed nutritional labeling and blind testing protocols. The State of Georgia posted a broader food, supplies, and kitchen products solicitation on May 15, 2026 (due June 22, 2026). Award decisions typically favor lowest responsive and responsible bidders, with many contracts allowing split awards by line item or multiple vendors. Contract terms run July 1 through June 30 annually, with firm pricing throughout unless major market changes occur, documented with 30 days' advance notice.