UNSPSC 50443232: Frozen iochief corn

The variety of corn known as iochief corn that has been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50443232 Frozen iochief corn (Commodity) covers shelf-stable and frozen corn products sourced by state and local governments for institutional food service, primarily at correctional facilities, state-supported living centers, schools, and senior services operations. State and local solicitations under this code reflect procurement of bulk frozen corn — typically whole kernel, sweet varieties in case lots or truckload quantities — destined for cafeteria operations, inmate feeding programs, and nutrition assistance distribution. The issuing-body mix spans state departments of corrections and human services, county governments, school districts, and specialized state facilities; Oregon Department of Corrections and Texas Health and Human Services Commission appear repeatedly. Recent solicitations emphasize FOB destination delivery with embedded transportation costs, temperature maintenance standards (0°F to 10°F), minimum shelf-life requirements of three to six months, and compliance with USDA/FDA standards and HACCP protocols. Pricing is typically quoted per pound or per case with no separate fuel surcharges permitted.

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Illinois. Representative recent opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections' July 2026 ITB for approximately 40,000 pounds of frozen sweet corn (bids due July 24, 2026) offering a combined 10 percent Oregon-fabricated and resident-bidder preference, with historical reference pricing at $0.498 per pound; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's August 2026 IFB HHS0017338V1 for frozen food products across state hospitals and supported living centers (estimated $9 million annually, bids due August 18, 2026) including frozen corn as part of a broader 106-line-item frozen product scope; and the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners' October 2026 informal written quote for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned corn for senior services delivery (quotes due October 19, 2026). Award criteria consistently favor lowest responsive and responsible bidders meeting specification and delivery compliance; volume is unpredictable, priced per unit, and contingent on appropriations.