UNSPSC 50415814: Organic spirulina

The variety of organic sea vegetables known as organic spirulina

UNSPSC 50415814 Organic spirulina (Commodity) captures fresh produce and food items sourced for state and local government food service operations, including schools, parks, health facilities, and other institutional venues. State and local procurement under this code centers on bulk produce supply, fresh fruits and vegetables, and specialized food products meeting regulatory compliance, nutritional standards, and seasonal availability requirements. Issuing bodies include county boards of education running National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs; county park and recreation divisions operating concession facilities; state procurement offices coordinating multi-agency food service; and health-care coalitions supporting institutional food operations. School districts represent the largest recent buyer segment, with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and USDA compliance; local-vendor preferences and small-business set-asides appear in multiple recent solicitations.

Recent activity spans Georgia and Florida. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued a line-by-line food bid (ITB, due June 8, 2026) for 300+ food items across meats, poultry, seafood, dairy, vegetables, fruits, grains, and miscellaneous products, with fluid milk and bread deliveries meeting USDA 2024 Final Rule specifications and domestic sourcing preferences. Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division (Florida) solicited food-service proposals via Invitation to Negotiate (ITN, due March 6, 2025) for North Collier Regional Park concessions, with local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points. Marion Health Care Coalition (location not specified) requested produce proposals (RFQ, due August 21, 2026) for fresh fruits and vegetables delivery. The State of Georgia issued a general food and kitchen products bid (ITB, due June 22, 2026). School district and county government opportunities dominate the recent posting volume; contracts typically include firm-price terms of 12 months with potential renewal options, Buy American compliance, HACCP certification, general liability insurance ($500,000 minimum), and E-Verify verification.