UNSPSC 50403901: Angled loofah

The variety of gourds known as angled loofah

UNSPSC 50403901 Angled loofah is a Commodity code that captures bath and cleaning sponges, but recent state and local procurement activity under this code is sparse and misaligned with the category name. The most recent opportunities posted under this code involve food procurement — fresh produce, prepared foods, food service supplies, and cafeteria products — across correctional facilities, state supported living centers, school districts, and local health agencies. The code appears to be applied inconsistently in state procurement systems, with food-related solicitations receiving the loofah classification despite their substantive disconnect from personal hygiene products.

State and local buying under this mislabeled code spans Texas (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice), Georgia (multiple school districts and state agencies), Illinois (Department of Corrections, Department of Mental Health), Florida (Collier County), and Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District). Recent solicitations name the Texas Health and Human Services Commission repeatedly for consumable foods at state supported living centers in Lufkin and Mexia; the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for fresh produce and bulk potato supply across multiple warehouse locations; and multiple Georgia school nutrition programs procuring fresh produce for the 2026–2027 school year. Representative opportunities include HHS0018082, an IFB from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission due October 23, 2026, seeking consumable foods and food service supplies for Lufkin State Supported Living Center; IW267420, a TDCJ proposal for fresh fruit and vegetables to the Snyder Food Warehouse due October 14, 2026; and PE64710NONST2027000000078, a sealed bid from the Dougherty County Board of Education School Nutrition Program for 40 produce line items due June 16, 2026. The code shows no active demand for angled loofahs or bath sponges in state and local contracting.