UNSPSC 50362201: Canned or jarred bluecrop blueberries

The variety of blueberries known as bluecrop blueberries that have been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50362201 Canned or jarred bluecrop blueberries is a Commodity code that encompasses canned and preserved berry products state and local governments procure for institutional food service, though recent opportunities show activity centered on broader canned-fruit and fresh-produce categories rather than blueberries specifically. The issuing bodies span school districts (Fairfax County Public Schools, Rockwood R-VI School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Liberty County Board of Education, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Douglas County School System, Dallas Independent School District, Austin Independent School District), state agencies (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office, Texas Department of Criminal Justice), municipal bodies (City of Bridgeport), and a regional cooperative (GEC Buying Cooperative). School nutrition programs dominate the recent opportunities, with state corrections and health facilities representing a secondary buyer segment. The work solicited includes canned fruit products (applesauce in particular), fresh produce and eggs, prepared entrees, dairy, proteins, and supplemental food and consumable supplies for institutional kitchens and food distribution centers.

Recent activity clusters in the Southeast and Texas, with notable volume in Georgia (Douglas County, Liberty County, Hancock County, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham), Oregon (Department of Corrections), Texas (HHSC, TDCJ, Dallas ISD, Austin ISD), Connecticut (Bridgeport), Missouri (Rockwood R-VI), Virginia (Fairfax County), and Illinois (statewide). Representative opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections ITB S-29100-00017453 for canned applesauce (4,760 cases, due July 31, 2026), Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 districts (approximately $5.5 million estimated annual spend across two geographic areas, due March 4, 2026), Hancock County Board of Education IFB for fresh produce covering over 200 line items (due June 26, 2026), and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products at the El Paso State Supported Living Center (historical value $1.5 million annually, due July 13, 2026). School districts typically use IFB and RFP methods with firm-fixed pricing and Buy American requirements; state agencies employ IFB with longer contract terms (often 12–36 months with renewal options) and higher volumes. Most solicitations require sealed bids submitted electronically through state procurement portals (OregonBuys, Bonfire, OpenGov, TITAN), FOB destination delivery with transportation prepaid, commercial general liability insurance ($1–$2 million), and compliance with USDA commodity specifications and FDA standards.