UNSPSC 50442000: Frozen broccoli

The type of vegetable known as broccoli that has been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50442000 Frozen broccoli, a Class code, encompasses frozen vegetable procurement by state and local institutional food service operations—correctional facilities, state hospitals, state supported living centers, school districts, and senior services programs. Solicitations under this code reflect demand for bulk frozen broccoli and mixed frozen vegetable assortments meeting USDA Grade A or B standards, palletized for institutional delivery with temperature and shelf-life specifications. Recent opportunities show state and local governments buying frozen broccoli as one line item within larger frozen-vegetable bundles or comprehensive food service contracts rather than as standalone commodity purchases. Issuing bodies span state correctional and human services departments (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Department of Criminal Justice), county governments (Gwinnett County, Montgomery County Pennsylvania), state veterans facilities (Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy), and school nutrition programs (Burke County Public Schools, Ben Hill County Schools, Bridgeport Board of Education). A handful of repeat buyers—notably HHSC and ODOC—post food service solicitations on quarterly or annual cycles.

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas (HHSC, TDCJ), Oregon (ODOC), Georgia (Gwinnett County, Early County Schools, Burke County Schools, Ben Hill County Schools), and Pennsylvania (Montgomery County Correctional Facility), with additional activity in Illinois and Connecticut. Representative recent opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections ITB S2910000017692 (360,000 pounds of frozen vegetables including 80,000 pounds broccoli, due August 20, 2026, with 5–10% Oregon preference), the Texas HHSC IFB HHS0017338 for frozen food products statewide ($9 million estimated annual value, bids due August 18, 2026), and Gwinnett County's IWQ 140229 for approximately 1,062 cases of mixed shelf-stable and frozen food items including frozen vegetables (due October 19, 2026). Pricing in recent competitive awards has ranged from $0.498 to $0.67 per pound for frozen corn and assorted vegetables. Volume-oriented contracts often permit partial bids (50–100% of requested quantity) and award by line item or single vendor at the buyer's discretion. Delivery-to-facility requirements typically mandate FOB destination, temperature maintenance at 0–10 degrees Fahrenheit, minimum six-month shelf life at delivery, and weekly or monthly standing orders with 30-day lead times. Set-asides and preferences vary by state—Oregon applies 5% fabrication and 5% residency preference; Texas emphasizes HUB (historically underutilized business) subcontracting plans in some procurements; USDA Buy American provisions apply to school nutrition contracts; and debarment, E-Verify, and prevailing wage compliance is standard across correctional and institutional buyers.