UNSPSC 50364612: Canned or jarred crimson sweet melons

The variety of melons known as crimson sweet melons that have been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50364612 Canned or jarred crimson sweet melons is a Commodity code that encompasses shelf-stable canned and jarred melon products purchased by state and local food service programs for institutional dining, senior services, and nutrition assistance. State and local governments buy these products primarily for school district cafeterias, state correctional facilities, state veterans homes, senior services centers, state supported living centers, and county nutrition programs. The code sees activity from a mix of issuing bodies including state procurement offices (Illinois, Oregon, Texas), county governments (Gwinnett County, Hancock County), city school districts (Austin Independent School District, Bridgeport Board of Education), and state health and human services agencies. Most recent opportunities under this code reflect broader food commodity solicitations rather than narrowly specified melon purchases; the code appears tagged on large food-supply and consumable-products contracts that encompass dozens of line items spanning proteins, produce, dairy, and staple ingredients alongside canned fruits.

Geographic concentration spans Texas, Oregon, Georgia, Illinois, and Connecticut based on recent posted opportunities. Representative recent solicitations include the Oregon Department of Corrections' ITB for canned fruit applesauce (approximately 4,760 cases, due July 31, 2026, with a historical award price of $21.84 per case to Robbins Sales); the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' IFB for cafeteria food products to TDCJ warehouse locations across five geographic areas (approximately 382 line items, due May 4, 2026 as extended via addendum); the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB for supplemental food and consumables to state hospitals and supported living centers statewide (210 line items with a maximum potential value of $4.5 million over three years, due March 19, 2026); Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners' informal written quote for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items to the Department of Community Services (due October 19, 2026); and Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce for the 2026-27 school year covering over 200 line items with delivery to three school locations (due June 26, 2026). Most opportunities follow Buy American provisions, require FOB destination delivery, mandate commercial liability insurance in the $500,000 to $2 million range, and award on lowest responsive and responsible bid or best value basis.