UNSPSC 50386321: Damson plum purees

The variety of plums known as damson plum which have been pureed.

UNSPSC 50386321 Damson plum purees (Commodity) encompasses canned and processed fruit products, including applesauce, dried fruit bars, and other shelf-stable fruit preparations that state and local governments procure for institutional food service. Recent activity shows school districts, corrections departments, health and human services agencies, and county nutrition programs sourcing these items through competitive bidding. The scope of work centers on bulk procurement of shelf-stable fruit products meeting USDA commodity specifications, with deliveries to central distribution facilities, state institutions, and school nutrition centers. Issuing bodies include state departments (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State of Illinois), county school boards (Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia, Gwinnett County in Georgia, Austin Independent School District in Texas), city nutrition programs (City of Bridgeport, Connecticut), and specialized state facilities including veterans homes and state supported living centers.

Oregon Department of Corrections issued ITB S-29100-00017453 for approximately 4,760 cases of canned applesauce with bids due July 31, 2026, applying a combined 10% preference for Oregon-fabricated goods and Oregon-headquartered bidders; the historical award price was $21.84 per case to Robbins Sales in June 2026. Texas Health and Human Services Commission procured supplemental food and consumables statewide under IFB HHS0016792v2 with a bid closing of March 19, 2026, covering 210 line items including processed fruits and vegetables for state hospitals and supported living centers, with a maximum potential contract value of $4.5 million over three years. Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia issued IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce spanning 200+ line items including multiple apple varieties, berries, and citrus with bids due June 26, 2026, requiring minimum 51% domestic agricultural content under Buy American provisions. Activity concentrates in Georgia, Texas, Oregon, Illinois, and Connecticut, with school nutrition and corrections procurement accounting for the majority of recent solicitations.