UNSPSC 50373642: Canned or jarred organic pinot noir grapes

The variety of organic wine grapes known as organic pinot noir grapes that have been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50373642 Canned or jarred organic pinot noir grapes (Commodity) encompasses shelf-stable specialty food products that state and local governments procure primarily for institutional food service and nutrition programs. Recent solicitations under this code reveal that issuing bodies are purchasing canned and jarred fruits—including applesauce, dried fruit bars, apple crisps, and general canned produce—for correctional facilities, state hospitals, state supported living centers, school districts, senior services, and education nutrition programs. The scope reflects institutional bulk purchasing of shelf-stable produce items that meet USDA commodity specifications, comply with FDA standards, and satisfy domestic-content preferences where applicable. Issuing bodies span state departments (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts on behalf of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Illinois Chief Procurement Office, State of Georgia), county boards of education (Hancock County Board of Education, Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners), city school districts (Austin Independent School District, City of Bridgeport Board of Education), and state-supported facilities.

Activity is concentrated in the Southeast and Southwest, with recent opportunities posted by Georgia, Texas, Illinois, Connecticut, and Oregon. Representative solicitations include the Oregon Department of Corrections ITB S2910000016975 for approximately 1,904 cases of canned fruit applesauce due June 2, 2026 (with a prior award to MJ Kellner at $21.827 per case); the Texas Health and Human Services Commission supplemental food and consumables IFB HHS0016792V2 covering 210 line items including canned fruits and vegetables for state hospitals and supported living centers with a maximum potential value of $4.5 million over three years; Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners IWQ 140229 requesting informal written quotes for 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned vegetables and proteins due October 19, 2026; and the Austin Independent School District RFP 27RFP004 for dried fruit bars and apple crisps for food service due July 16, 2026. Bidders encounter Buy American provisions (51 percent domestic content for processed products), competitive pricing benchmarks based on historical awards, FOB Destination delivery requirements with prepaid transportation, firm-fixed pricing for contract terms, USDA grade certifications, and insurance requirements ranging from $500,000 to $2 million in general commercial liability.