UNSPSC 50405205: Mammoth spineless long pod okra

The variety of okra known as mammoth spineless long pod okra

UNSPSC 50405205 Mammoth spineless long pod okra, a Commodity code, represents fresh vegetable procurement by state and local governments, though the recent solicitation record shows minimal direct purchasing of this specific produce variety. Instead, state and local buyers are actively acquiring fresh vegetables as part of broader food service contracts for institutional cafeterias, food warehouses, school nutrition programs, and senior services. Representative recent work includes the Texas Department of Criminal Justice soliciting fresh fruit and vegetables for food warehouse distribution (IFB IW267376, due October 19, 2026; IFB IW267420 and IFB IW267411, due October 14, 2026), the Illinois Department of Corrections requesting fresh produce bi-weekly delivery to Joliet Treatment Center (RFQ 27426DOCJOLIEB53849, due September 3, 2026), and the Illinois Department of Mental Health seeking weekly fresh fruit and vegetable supply to Madden Mental Health Center (IFB 27444DHSMENTHB53608, due August 14, 2026). The buying base spans state departments of corrections and health agencies, school nutrition programs, county commissioners, senior services divisions, and Head Start organizations. Evaluation criteria typically emphasize compliance with USDA quality standards, F.O.B. Destination pricing, delivery frequency and scheduling, food safety certifications, and insurance requirements ranging from $500,000 to $1 million in general liability coverage.

Recent activity concentrates heavily in Texas and Georgia, with secondary presence in Illinois, Florida, and Wisconsin. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has issued multiple fresh produce solicitations in the past four months targeting food warehouse locations statewide. Georgia school districts—including Bartow County (RFP 10-2026-019, due June 22, 2026), Dougherty County (IFB 016-SNS-2027, due June 16, 2026), Bryan County (sealed bid, due May 27, 2026), and Early County (RFP FY27 Food Bid, due June 8, 2026)—are actively procuring fresh produce with 400-mile local-sourcing preferences and seasonal variety requirements. Wisconsin's Madison Metropolitan School District requires produce sourced within 400 miles and within-state (RFB 4163, due July 29, 2026). Collier County, Florida, issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park (ITN 258360, due March 6, 2025, with 10-point local-vendor preference). The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has posted multiple consumables and food service solicitations for state-supported living centers with firm-fixed pricing and 90-day product warranties. No opportunities in the record specifically name okra or mammoth spineless varieties; procurement activity focuses instead on standard produce line items (carrots, potatoes, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, broccoli) and institutional food service supply. Vendors pursuing this code should treat it as a component of broader fresh vegetable and produce supply contracts rather than a standalone commodity category.