UNSPSC 50426214: Dried middle eastern squash

The variety of summer squashes and summer pumpkins known as middle eastern squash that has been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50426214 Dried middle eastern squash, Commodity, represents institutional bulk food procurement for state agencies, correctional systems, schools, and meal programs — though recent state and local solicitations tagged under this code predominantly target legumes (kidney beans, pinto beans, red beans, black beans) rather than squash, indicating a material mismatch between the nominal code scope and actual procurement activity. State and local governments buying under this code are sourcing dried beans and legumes for correctional facilities, child and adult care food programs, and institutional kitchen operations where bulk, shelf-stable protein sources fit meal-service requirements. Issuing bodies include state departments of corrections (Georgia, Oregon), state procurement divisions acting on behalf of criminal justice systems (Texas), municipal food programs (City of Edinburg, Texas), and state general procurement (Georgia, Illinois, Oregon).

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia, Oregon, and Texas. The Georgia Department of Corrections Industries posted an RFQ (92100ERFQ0020612027, due October 9, 2026) for kidney beans in 880-bag increments with all-inclusive delivery pricing. The Oregon Department of Corrections solicited approximately 42,500 pounds of dried pinto and red beans (S2910000017140, due June 19, 2026) at a historical price of $0.493 per pound, with triple-cleaned product meeting U.S. No. 2 or better grade, palletized delivery to Salem within 45 days, and a combined 10% Oregon-sourced preference. The Texas Comptroller's office issued an IFB (304T26300CF, extended to May 4, 2026) for cafeteria food products across five geographic TDCJ warehouse areas covering 382 line items including proteins, grains, and other staples. The City of Edinburg, Texas, posted RFP 2026-017 (due August 4, 2026) for CACFP meal program supplies including beverages, paper goods, food products, and janitorial items for approximately 400 children daily with a local-vendor 5% price preference under Texas law. Code activity shows institutional food service procurement driven by correctional and child-nutrition budgets with firm specification standards (USDA grading, triple-cleaning, food-safety certification, shelf life), all-inclusive pricing models, and delivery-timeline accountability.