UNSPSC 50443249: Frozen pristine corn

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

UNSPSC 50443249 Frozen pristine corn, a Commodity code, covers frozen whole kernel corn procured by state and local agencies, particularly correctional facilities and school food service programs. State and local buyers solicit frozen corn as part of broader food service contracts, typically specifying grade standards, shelf life requirements, FDA/USDA compliance, and delivery terms. The Oregon Department of Corrections and Texas Department of Criminal Justice are the most active recent buyers under this code, with school districts (including Fairfax County Public Schools, Douglas County Schools, and others) also procuring frozen vegetables including corn as line items within master grocery or commodity food contracts. Issuing bodies span state correctional departments, state health and human services agencies, county and municipal school districts, and county correctional facilities. The mix reflects institutional food service operations across corrections, state hospital and supported living center networks, and K-12 school nutrition programs.

Geographically, recent activity concentrates in Oregon, Texas, and Georgia, with secondary activity in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, and Virginia. Representative recent opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections Purchasing/Contracts Division soliciting approximately 40,000 pounds of frozen whole kernel Golden or Yellow corn under ITB S2910000017451 (due July 24, 2026), specifying brand identification, nutritional labels, and minimum six-month shelf life at delivery, with historical pricing of $0.498 per pound from August 2025; and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission requesting supplemental food and consumable products including frozen specialties under IFB HHS0017449 (due July 13, 2026) for the El Paso State Supported Living Center, with prior contract value of $1.5 million annually. School nutrition procurements (such as Fairfax County Public Schools' Master Grocery K-12 and Bulloch County Board of Education's multi-category food bid) embed frozen corn and other vegetables as commodity line items within broader grocery contracts, with delivery to school sites and central warehouses and firm fixed pricing required throughout contract terms. Correctional and institutional food service contracts typically emphasize HACCP compliance, detailed product identification, minimum insurance coverage of $1 million general liability, and FOB destination delivery with prepaid transportation.