UNSPSC 50394729: Organic long gray melon purees

The variety of organic melons known as organic long gray melons which have been pureed.

UNSPSC 50394729 Organic long gray melon purees, a Commodity code, does not align with the state and local procurement activity actually reflected in recent opportunities posted under it. The recent solicitations tagged to this code span canned applesauce, dried fruit bars, apple crisps, fresh produce, eggs, and broad-based food service supply for schools, correctional facilities, state supported living centers, and school districts—none of which are organic melon purees of any color. The mismatch suggests either a classification error in the posting systems or a code applied too broadly by issuing bodies. State and local governments are buying commodity food products for institutional food service, but the code's stated scope does not match the work being solicited.

Issuing bodies include state departments (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Comptroller on behalf of the Department of Criminal Justice, State of Illinois), school districts (Austin ISD, Dallas ISD, Fairfax County Public Schools, Rockwood R-VI, Liberty County, Hancock County, Savannah-Chatham County, Douglas County), and local entities (City of Bridgeport, Connecticut; Muscogee County School District). The geographic spread spans Oregon, Texas, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, Connecticut, and Virginia. Representative recent opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections ITB S-29100-00017453 for canned applesauce (due July 31, 2026), the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products at the El Paso State Supported Living Center (proposals due July 13, 2026), and the Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-003 for food supply and distribution services across 32 schools (proposals due February 18, 2026, with an estimated annual expenditure of approximately $9,000,000).