UNSPSC 50441604: Frozen lucullus asparagus

The variety of asparagus known as lucullus asparagus that have been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50441604 Frozen lucullus asparagus, a Commodity code, does not reflect the work actually being solicited under this designation in recent state and local procurement activity. The code's nominal scope—frozen lucullus asparagus—appears in none of the twenty-seven recent state and local contract opportunities tagged to this code. Instead, issuing bodies are soliciting frozen vegetables broadly (carrots, corn, mixed assortments, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, peas, stir fry blend), fresh produce, grocery items spanning proteins, dairy, grains, and condiments, and comprehensive food service procurement for correctional facilities, state hospitals, school districts, and other institutional buyers. The mismatch between the code name and actual procurement activity suggests either a cataloging error at the state and local level or use of this code as a catch-all for frozen vegetable and broader food commodity procurement.

Issuing bodies span state departments of corrections (Oregon, Texas), state health and human services commissions (Texas), school districts and boards of education (Georgia, Missouri, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Connecticut), county correctional facilities and school systems (Montgomery County Pennsylvania, Douglas County Georgia, Bulloch County Georgia, Burke County Georgia, Early County Georgia, Decatur Georgia), and city school systems (Dallas, Bridgeport). The Oregon Department of Corrections and Texas Department of Criminal Justice appear multiple times in recent activity, along with numerous school nutrition programs pursuing recurring annual food contracts. Geographic concentration is heaviest in Texas (TDCJ, HHSC, Dallas ISD, multiple school districts), Georgia (multiple school boards and county systems), and Oregon (ODOC), with additional activity in Pennsylvania, Missouri, Illinois, Connecticut, and Virginia. Representative recent solicitations include the Oregon Department of Corrections ITB for frozen corn (40,000 pounds, due July 24, 2026, at $0.498 per pound historical pricing), the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB for supplemental food and consumables statewide (210 line items across multiple facility types, up to $4.5 million over three years), and Fairfax County Public Schools IFB for Master Grocery K-12 (1,100+ line items, firm fixed price, due April 27, 2026). Most school district solicitations use ITB or IFB notice types with response deadlines in May and June 2026, align with July 1 contract start dates for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, and emphasize Buy American provisions, HACCP plans, and compliance with USDA nutrition standards and state procurement regulations.