UNSPSC 50442100: Frozen brussel sprouts

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

UNSPSC 50442100 Frozen brussel sprouts is a Class code that encompasses frozen vegetable procurement for state correctional facilities, school districts, and other institutional food service operations. State and local governments buy frozen vegetables in bulk quantities — typically 40,000 to 400,000 pounds per solicitation — for centralized warehousing and distribution to inmate and student populations. The code shows consistent activity across state departments of corrections, county correctional facilities, school boards, and health and human services agencies seeking standardized, shelf-stable produce with specified grades (Grade A or B), minimum shelf-life windows (typically six months to one year), and compliance with FDA/USDA standards, HACCP protocols, and allergen labeling. Issuing bodies include state corrections departments (Oregon, Texas), state health and human services commissions, school districts and school boards (ranging from county systems to large urban districts), and county detention facilities. Oregon Department of Corrections appears as a repeat buyer, issuing multiple ITBs for frozen vegetables in recent months.

Recent solicitations show frozen vegetables purchased across Oregon, Texas, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. The Oregon Department of Corrections issued ITBs for frozen corn (40,000 pounds, due July 24, 2026) and frozen potato products (120,000 pounds, due July 24, 2026) through its Central Distribution Center in Salem, both citing historical pricing in the $0.31–$0.50 per-pound range and offering combined Oregon-sourcing preferences worth up to ten percent. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice procured approximately 382 line items including frozen vegetables and specialty entrees across six distribution points (IFB 304T-26-300CF, due May 4, 2026, extended from April 21). School districts including Douglas County, Georgia (RFP for fresh produce and eggs, $4.4–$1.1 million estimated annual spend by region, due March 4, 2026), Fairfax County Public Schools (Master Grocery K-12 master term contract, due April 27, 2026), and multiple Georgia school systems (Burke County, Bulloch County, Early County, Savannah-Chatham County) all solicited frozen and fresh produce. Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued statewide procurement (HHS0016792, $4.5 million maximum over three years) for supplemental food and consumables including frozen specialty foods to serve state hospitals and supported living centers. All procurements require FOB Destination pricing inclusive of transportation and fuel; firm pricing for initial 30–60 day periods with indexed adjustments permitted thereafter; compliance with Buy American provisions where federal funds apply; and general liability insurance typically ranging from $500,000 to $2 million. Award structures favor lowest responsive, responsible bidders and frequently permit line-item or multi-vendor awards.