UNSPSC 50406807: Lesser yams

The variety of yams known as lesser yams

UNSPSC 50406807 Lesser yams, a Commodity code, represents fresh produce procurement by state and local governments, though recent solicitations tagged under this code show limited activity specifically for yams. The opportunities solicited show state and local buyers purchasing fresh produce broadly—including yams, carrots, potatoes, and other vegetables—for institutional food service across correctional facilities, state supported living centers, school districts, and senior services programs. Issuing bodies include state departments (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois Department of Mental Health), county and municipal governments (Collier County, Marion Health Care Coalition), school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Bartow County Schools, Dougherty County Schools, Bryan County Schools, Early County Schools), and specialized service agencies (Head Start of Greater Dallas, City of San Antonio Department of Human Services). The procurement mix reflects institutional bulk purchasing with emphasis on specification compliance, delivery logistics, food safety certification, and prevailing-wage or set-aside eligibility where applicable.

Recent solicitations cluster in Texas and Georgia, with additional activity in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Florida. Representative opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB for consumables and food service supplies at Lufkin State Supported Living Center (HHS0018082, due October 23, 2026), the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's RFP for fresh fruit and vegetables at multiple warehouse locations (IW267376 Palestine, IW267420 Snyder, IW267411 Wynne, all with October 14 due dates or prior), the Illinois Department of Corrections' fresh produce procurement for Joliet Treatment Center (27426DOCJOLIEB53849, small business set-aside, due September 3, 2026), Collier County's ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park (258360, local-vendor preference worth 10 points), Bartow County School System's RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (10-2026-019, due June 22, 2026), and Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks under USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program funding (4163, due July 29, 2026, conditional on federal grant approval). These solicitations reflect steady institutional demand for fresh produce delivery with firm pricing, delivery windows, quality standards, and compliance documentation requirements typical of state and local food service operations.