UNSPSC 50416111: Organic space spinach

The variety of organic spinach known as organic space spinach

UNSPSC 50416111 Organic space spinach is a Commodity code that does not reflect the actual scope of state and local procurement activity captured under this classification. Recent solicitations posted between February and May 2026 show no evidence of organic space spinach procurement; instead, the code appears to tag broad fresh produce and food-service supply contracts spanning conventional fruits, vegetables, eggs, dairy, grains, and prepared entrees for school nutrition programs and state institutional food service.

School districts dominate issuing activity under this code, with recent solicitations from Early County Board of Education (Georgia), Northside Independent School District (Texas), Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida), Bulloch County School District (Georgia), Liberty County Board of Education (Georgia), Muscogee County School District (Georgia), Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools (Georgia), Glynn County Board of Education (Georgia), McAllen Independent School District (Texas), Austin Independent School District (Texas), and Douglas County School System (Georgia serving 30 districts through a cooperative vehicle). State procurement offices in Georgia have also posted solicitations for general food and produce supplies. Representative recent opportunities include the Northside Independent School District RFP 2026-048 (posted April 14, 2026, due May 7, 2026) seeking fresh produce for child nutrition across 127 campuses in Bexar County, Texas, with pricing weighted at 35 percent and quality/service at 40 percent combined; the Hillsborough County Public Schools RFP 26039RFPDST (posted April 13, 2026, due March 11, 2026) for specialty fruits and vegetables under the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program to 18 elementary schools with an estimated annual budget of $600,000; and the Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-004 (posted February 4, 2026, due March 4, 2026) through the GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 school districts across Georgia with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million (Area One) and $1.1 million (Area Two).

Activity concentrates in Georgia and Texas, with secondary presence in Missouri and Florida. The code captures routine institutional food procurement—school lunches, breakfast programs, and child nutrition services—rather than organic or specialty produce. Georgia school districts appear most frequently, particularly those coordinating through state buying cooperatives or regional networks. Most solicitations use IFB, RFP, or ITB notice types with response dates spanning six to eight weeks from posting. Contract terms typically run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options for one to four additional years. Vendors face Buy American requirements, HACCP certification, general liability insurance ($1 million minimum is common), E-Verify compliance, and debarment certification for contracts exceeding $25,000. Many districts reserve the right to award to multiple vendors on a line-item basis, allowing secondary sourcing when primary vendors cannot fulfill orders.