UNSPSC 50381950: Lady apple purees

The variety of apples known as lady apples which have been pureed.

UNSPSC 50381950 Lady apple purees is a Commodity code that covers processed apple products, typically shelf-stable purees and applesauces in canned or bulk form, procured by state and local governments for institutional food service. State and local purchasing appears concentrated among corrections departments, state health and human services agencies operating state-supported living centers and hospitals, school districts, and county departments of community services. The work solicited under this code consists of canned or packaged applesauce and apple-based food products meeting USDA commodity or food standards, supplied through IFB, RFQ, and RFP processes with firm fixed pricing on a per-unit or per-case basis. Delivery typically occurs on FOB Destination terms to centralized distribution points or individual facility locations, with products required to meet federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act compliance, USDA grading standards where applicable, and minimum shelf-life requirements. Vendors must maintain general commercial liability insurance, submit firm pricing structures that remain constant through contract periods (with limited adjustment provisions at renewal), and in some instances comply with state or federal Buy American provisions requiring minimum domestic content percentages.

Recent activity shows issuing bodies concentrated in Georgia, Oregon, Texas, Illinois, and Connecticut, with the Oregon Department of Corrections and the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office posting repeat solicitations for applesauce and related food products. Representative recent opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections ITB S-29100-00017453 for approximately 4,760 cases of canned applesauce with a historical award price of $21.84 per case to Robbins Sales and delivery within 60 days (bids due July 31, 2026); the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products to supply the HHSC El Paso State Supported Living Center (proposals due July 13, 2026, with an estimated historical contract value of $1.5 million for the prior 12-month period); the Hancock County Board of Education IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce spanning multiple apple varieties and specialty items for school year 2026-27 (bids due June 26, 2026); and the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners RFQ for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned fruits and vegetables for the Department of Community Services (quotes due October 19, 2026).