UNSPSC 50364403: Canned or jarred cleopatra mandarin oranges

The variety of mandarin oranges and tangerines known as cleopatra mandarin oranges that have been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50364403 Canned or jarred cleopatra mandarin oranges is a Commodity code that in practice encompasses a far broader range of canned and jarred fruit products than the code's specific name suggests. State and local governments purchasing under this code actually buy canned applesauce, canned pears, and other shelf-stable preserved fruits for institutional food service — primarily school nutrition programs, state corrections departments, state supported living centers, and health and human services facilities. Recent solicitations show school districts and state agencies sourcing these products in volume for cafeteria service, with products typically meeting USDA commodity specifications, complying with FDA standards, and carrying minimum shelf-life guarantees. Issuing bodies span school districts (Fairfax County, Rockwood R-VI, Austin Independent School District, Savannah-Chatham County, Douglas County, Liberty County, Hancock County, Dallas Independent School District), state departments (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Health and Human Services Commission), and county boards of education (Muscogee County, Douglas County). The code also captures fresh and frozen produce procurement, dried fruit bars, and mixed grocery supply contracts for institutional food service, though the source includes several opportunities that diverge significantly from canned citrus — notably fresh produce, mixed grocery items, and brand-specific weekly food orders that appear miscoded under this commodity classification.

Geographic activity concentrates in the South and Southwest, with significant recent solicitation activity in Georgia (Hancock County, Muscogee County, Liberty County, Savannah-Chatham County, Douglas County), Texas (Dallas Independent School District, Texas HHSC), Oregon (Oregon Department of Corrections), Connecticut (City of Bridgeport), Missouri (Rockwood R-VI), and Virginia (Fairfax County). Representative recent opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections ITB S-29100-00017453 for 4,760 cases of canned applesauce due July 31, 2026, with a 10 percent Oregon preference (5 percent for goods fabricated in Oregon, 5 percent for Oregon-headquartered bidders) and a historical price of $21.84 per case; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products serving the El Paso State Supported Living Center with proposals due July 13, 2026 and an estimated prior-period value of $1.5 million; and the Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs across 30 school districts with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two and a March 4, 2026 due date. The Texas HHSC IFB HHS0016792V2 for supplemental food and consumables serving state hospitals and supported living centers statewide carries a maximum potential value of $4.5 million over three years and was due March 19, 2026.