UNSPSC 50415221: Organic yellow storage onions

The variety of organic onions known as organic yellow storage onions

UNSPSC 50415221 Organic yellow storage onions is a Commodity code that names a single produce line item, but state and local governments procuring under this code are actually buying comprehensive fresh produce portfolios that include onions as one line item among dozens. School districts, state agencies, and county education systems use this code to tag broad produce solicitations where onions—including yellow storage varieties—are specified as part of larger nutrition or food service contracts. The recent activity shows demand concentrated in school nutrition programs serving child breakfast and lunch requirements, with districts sourcing multiple produce categories simultaneously rather than onions in isolation. Issuing bodies are predominantly independent school districts and county boards of education across multiple states, with some state-level procurement for institutional operations. Solicitations emphasize USDA compliance, Buy American provisions, HACCP certification, domestic sourcing preferences, and delivery schedules timed to school operating calendars—typically five days per week between 6:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

The geographic concentration of recent opportunities is heaviest in Georgia and Texas, with additional activity in Florida, Missouri, and nationally. Representative recent solicitations include Northside Independent School District (San Antonio, Texas) issuing RFP 2026-048 for fresh produce with a May 7, 2026 response date and a contract term running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 emphasizing Texas-grown products; Glynn County Board of Education (Georgia) issuing IFB 27-02 for fresh produce with an April 14, 2026 bid deadline for 16 school locations; Hillsborough County Public Schools (Tampa, Florida) issuing RFP 26039RFQDST for the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program with a March 11, 2026 deadline and an estimated annual budget of $600,000; and Douglas County School System (Georgia) issuing RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative covering 30 school districts with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two. School districts consistently require three to five years of prior produce-distribution experience, general liability insurance of $1 million to $2 million, HACCP plans with traceability and 24/7 recall accessibility, compliance with debarment and E-Verify requirements, and firm pricing for 12-month contract periods with price-adjustment mechanisms tied to USDA market reports.