UNSPSC 50434504: Dried organic petite crimson lentils

The variety of organic lentils known as organic petite crimson lentils that have been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50434504 Dried organic petite crimson lentils is a Commodity code covering specialized legume products for institutional food service. State and local governments procuring under this code buy dried beans and legumes—pinto beans, red beans, and similar staples—as bulk ingredients for correctional facilities, school nutrition programs, and child care food services. The issuing bodies span state departments of corrections, school districts (K–12 and child nutrition services), and municipal child care programs. Procurement typically follows competitive sealed-bid processes (IFB or ITB) with firm, fixed pricing on a per-pound or per-case basis, delivered FOB destination to central distribution warehouses or directly to school sites. Products must meet USDA grade standards (U.S. No. 2 or better for dried beans), include food safety certifications (HACCP, FDA compliance, nutritional labeling), and be triple-cleaned with minimum one-year shelf life remaining at delivery.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Oregon, and Georgia. The Oregon Department of Corrections issued two separate solicitations for dried pinto and red beans in March and June 2026 (ITB S2910000016233 due March 20, 2026, for 127,500 pounds; ITB S2910000017140 due June 19, 2026, for 42,500 pounds), applying a combined 10 percent Oregon-preference incentive. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, through the Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division, solicited cafeteria food products including beans under IFB 304T-26-300CF (extended to May 4, 2026) supplying multiple warehouse locations across five geographic regions. Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri (April 29, 2026 deadline) and the City of Edinburg, Texas (August 4, 2026 deadline for CACFP meal support) both solicited grocery items including dried legumes as line items within broader food-supply contracts. Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia (IFB 2000004323, April 27, 2026) and Savannah-Chatham County Public School System in Georgia (Bid 26-34, April 23, 2026) procured fresh and pantry staples; Douglas County School System in Georgia issued RFPs for bulk food supply (February 18, 2026) covering similar categories. Evaluation typically prioritizes lowest responsive bid, product compliance with specifications, and vendor delivery capability; no set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises appear in the recent solicitations reviewed.