UNSPSC 50365032: Canned or jarred parson brown oranges

The variety of oranges known as parson brown oranges that have been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50365032 Canned or jarred parson brown oranges is a Commodity code that covers state and local procurement of preserved citrus and related canned fruit products. Recent opportunities show that state and local jurisdictions across corrections, education, and health services actively solicit canned fruit and related preserved produce under this code and closely aligned commodity classifications—though the specific parson brown orange variety rarely appears in actual solicitations. Instead, Oregon Department of Corrections, school districts, and state health agencies procure canned applesauce, dried fruit bars, apple crisps, and broad mixed-fruit commodity baskets to support institutional food service, child nutrition programs, and state-facility meal provision. Issuing bodies include state corrections departments, state health and human services agencies, school districts at the independent and county levels, and municipal education authorities. The work involves specification-driven bidding on standardized canned and jarred fruit products, typically with firm fixed pricing, compliance with USDA commodity standards, one-year minimum shelf life, and FOB destination delivery. Correctional and health facilities emphasize bulk case quantities (commonly 1,900–4,760 cases per contract) with centralized warehouse distribution, while school districts often specify product formulation compliance, nutritional labeling, and multi-point delivery to individual school sites.

Geographic activity concentrates in the South and Pacific Northwest. Oregon Department of Corrections has posted two separate canned applesauce bids (S2910000016975 due March 6, 2026, and S2910000017453 due July 31, 2026) with estimated unit costs around $21.84 per case. Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued multiple solicitations for supplemental food and consumables statewide (HHS0016792 and HHS0017449), with the latter covering food and consumable products for the El Paso State Supported Living Center through August 2028, carrying historical volume of $1.5 million annually. Austin Independent School District (27RFP004) sought dried fruit bars and apple crisps under RFP due July 16, 2026. School nutrition programs in Georgia and Missouri (Hancock County, Liberty County, and Rockwood R-VI District) have posted broad food procurement solicitations spanning fresh and processed fruit, with sealed-bid and electronic submission formats. The State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office solicited quarterly food orders with brand-specific requirements (due June 17, 2026). All recent opportunities apply Buy American provisions where applicable, require standard commercial liability insurance ($1–$2 million ranges), and award on lowest responsive, responsible bidder or best-value basis with contract terms typically running July through June for school-year synchronization.