UNSPSC 50355043: Frozen organic valencia oranges

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

UNSPSC 50355043 Frozen organic valencia oranges is a Commodity code that covers fresh and frozen citrus products procured by state and local school nutrition programs to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. While the code name specifies frozen organic valencia oranges, recent state and local solicitations under this code span broader fresh produce procurement—including apples, berries, leafy greens, root vegetables, melons, and specialty citrus—rather than organic frozen oranges exclusively. School districts represent the dominant issuing body, with recent opportunities posted by the Bridgeport Board of Education (Connecticut), Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia), Early County Board of Education (Georgia), City Schools of Decatur (Georgia), Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), and Douglas County School System (Georgia). All solicitations emphasize Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content for processed products), HACCP plans with 24/7 recall accessibility, whole-grain and low-sodium product standards, firm fixed pricing with no fuel surcharges, delivery to multiple school sites Monday through Friday during defined hours, and compliance with USDA nutrition standards under the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act.

Recent procurement activity is concentrated in Georgia and the Upper South, with secondary activity in Connecticut and Missouri. Representative opportunities include the City of Bridgeport Board of Education (Connecticut) IFB BNB052266 for over 1,100 grocery line items due June 30, 2026; Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) IFB SN002-2027 for over 200 fresh produce items due June 26, 2026; Early County Board of Education (Georgia) line-item food and non-food bid for approximately 300+ food items due June 8, 2026; City Schools of Decatur (Georgia) IFB for frozen foods and grocery items due May 15, 2026; and Douglas County School System (Georgia) RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 school districts across two geographic areas, estimated at $4.4 million and $1.1 million for Area One and Area Two respectively, with proposals due March 4, 2026. Contract terms consistently run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options of up to three additional years, and all vendors must carry minimum liability coverage of $1 million general liability per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, provide E-Verify authorization, and submit debarment and suspension certifications.