UNSPSC 50417026: Organic fiddlehead ferns

The variety of organic vegetable known as organic fiddlehead fern

UNSPSC 50417026 Organic fiddlehead ferns is a Commodity code tracking fresh produce procurement by state and local government agencies, though recent solicitation activity shows the code capturing general produce sourcing rather than transactions specifically for organic fiddleheads. State and local buyers under this code span county parks and recreation divisions, healthcare coalitions, state procurement offices, and school districts acquiring fresh fruits and vegetables to support food service operations, concessions, nutrition programs, and institutional meal service. The work involves vendor qualification, delivery logistics, seasonal pricing adjustments, food safety compliance, and contract administration over terms typically running one to three years with renewal options.

Recent activity appears across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) in October 2026 with response due March 6, 2025 for food services at North Collier Regional Park and concession facilities, with evaluation criteria including menu variety, food safety compliance, and a local-vendor preference worth 10 points. Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals due August 21, 2026 for the 2026-2027 contract period covering fresh fruits and vegetables with seasonal pricing provisions. Early County Board of Education released a line-by-line food bid due June 8, 2026 for the 2026-2027 school year spanning 300+ food items including fresh vegetables and fruits, with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and low-sodium products delivered to three schools. The State of Georgia posted a broader food and kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026 with full scope in an attached document. School districts and county agencies dominate the issuing-body mix, with institutional food service and regulatory compliance driving vendor selection.