UNSPSC 50367104: Canned or jarred viking chokeberries

The variety of chokeberries known as viking chokeberries that have been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50367104 Canned or jarred viking chokeberries is a Commodity code that in practice encompasses a much broader range of canned and jarred fruit products than the nominal scope suggests. State and local governments procure canned applesauce, canned pears, dried fruit bars, apple crisps, and supplemental food products under this code, primarily for institutional food service—correctional facilities, state hospitals, state supported living centers, school districts, and child nutrition programs. The issuing bodies span state departments of corrections, state health and human services commissions, independent school districts, county school systems, and regional education cooperatives. Procurement offices in Oregon, Texas, Illinois, Connecticut, Georgia, and Missouri have posted recent opportunities, with school nutrition programs representing the dominant buyer type across multiple jurisdictions. Products must consistently meet USDA commodity specifications for canned fruit, comply with FDA/USDA standards, carry minimum shelf-life requirements (typically one year), and be delivered on FOB destination terms with transportation prepaid by the vendor. Pricing is submitted as firm, fixed unit rates, often with no more than four decimal places, and evaluations prioritize specification compliance, delivery capability, vendor performance history, and price competitiveness.

Representative recent solicitations include the Oregon Department of Corrections ITB S-29100-00017453 (posted July 10, 2026, due July 31, 2026) for approximately 4,760 cases of canned applesauce at a historical award price of $21.84 per case, with a combined 10 percent preference available for Oregon-fabricated goods and Oregon-headquartered bidders; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0017449 (posted June 11, 2026, due July 13, 2026) for food and consumable products to supply the El Paso State Supported Living Center with an estimated historical contract value of $1.5 million and potential contract awards through August 2028; and the Austin Independent School District RFP 27RFP004 (posted June 26, 2026, due July 16, 2026) for dried fruit bars and apple crisps to be delivered to the district's central warehouse. School district activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, Missouri, and Connecticut, with multiple concurrent procurements for fresh produce, grocery items, and specialty food products running concurrent school-year contracts (typically July 1 through June 30) under IFB, RFP, and RFQ notice types. Vendor requirements commonly include general liability insurance of $1 million to $2 million per occurrence, compliance with Buy American provisions where applicable, HACCP plans with recall accessibility, E-Verify authorization, and debarment certification. No set-asides or restrictions limiting eligibility to disadvantaged enterprises appear in the solicitation documents reviewed.