UNSPSC 50375104: Canned or jarred organic mountain papayas

The variety of organic papayas known as organic mountain papayas that have been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50375104 Canned or jarred organic mountain papayas is a Commodity code that in practice spans shelf-stable packaged food products procured by state and local governments for institutional food service, though recent state and local solicitations tagged with this code show minimal activity specifically for organic papayas and instead reflect broader procurement of canned fruits, produce, and general food commodities. The code appears in school nutrition programs, county social services, state corrections facilities, and state health agencies. Issuing bodies include school districts (Austin Independent School District), county boards of education (Hancock County Board of Education), state departments (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Illinois Chief Procurement Office, Georgia), county commissioners (Gwinnett County), and municipal boards (City of Bridgeport). These jurisdictions procure canned and jarred produce as components of larger food-service contracts that encompass proteins, dairy, grains, and vegetables delivered through standing orders or quarterly awards.

Recent opportunities cluster in Texas, Georgia, Illinois, Oregon, and Connecticut. Hancock County Board of Education issued an IFB for fresh produce spanning 200-plus line items including papayas among specialty fruits, due June 26, 2026. Oregon Department of Corrections posted multiple ITBs for canned applesauce (approximately 1,900 to 4,760 cases per solicitation) with preference programs favoring Oregon goods and Oregon-based vendors; the most recent closed June 2, 2026. Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued an IFB for supplemental food and consumables across 210 line items for state hospitals and supported living centers statewide, with response due March 19, 2026 and a maximum contract value of $4.5 million over three years. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners requested informal written quotes for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned vegetables and proteins for senior services, due October 19, 2026. Bridgeport, Connecticut Department of Public Purchases sought bids on 115 line items of commodities for school nutrition, due June 26, 2026, under Buy American provisions requiring 51 percent domestic content for processed products. The code shows activity but limited evidence of solicitations specifically targeting organic mountain papayas as a standalone or primary requirement.