UNSPSC 50372522: Canned or jarred organic lambert cherries

The variety of organic cherries known as organic lambert cherries that have been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50372522 Canned or jarred organic lambert cherries is a Commodity code that in practice captures state and local procurement of canned and jarred fruit products far beyond the code's narrow naming — recent solicitations show school districts, correctional facilities, and health and human services agencies buying canned applesauce, canned pears, and other shelf-stable fruit in bulk for food service operations. The work solicited under this code spans routine food supply contracts for institutional cafeterias and nutrition programs, with pricing structured on per-case or per-unit delivered-cost bases, firm fixed pricing for the contract term, and FOB destination delivery terms including freight and fuel charges. Issuing bodies include state departments of corrections and health services, school districts (both independent and county-based systems), state supported living centers, and school nutrition programs, with school districts representing the dominant buyer class. The code sees activity across multiple states including Oregon, Texas, Georgia, Connecticut, Illinois, Missouri, and Virginia, with school districts in Georgia, Texas, and Virginia posting multiple recent opportunities.

Representative recent solicitations include the Oregon Department of Corrections ITB S-29100-00017453 for canned applesauce due July 31, 2026, seeking approximately 4,760 cases delivered in five truckloads to the Central Distribution Center in Salem with a historical award price of $21.84 per case; the Austin Independent School District RFP 27RFP004 for dried fruit bars and apple crisps due July 16, 2026, for delivery to the district's central warehouse; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products due July 13, 2026, with an estimated historical value of $1.5 million covering the El Paso State Supported Living Center and other facilities; and the Hancock County Board of Education IFB SN002-2027 for fresh produce including apples, berries, and other items due June 26, 2026, with delivery to three school locations and a contract period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Vendors responding to these procurements must navigate Buy American provisions requiring minimum domestic content, USDA commodity compliance, firm fixed pricing, and insurance coverage typically ranging from $1 million to $2 million in commercial general liability with the issuing body named as additional insured.