UNSPSC 50443250: Frozen quickie corn

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

UNSPSC 50443250 Frozen quickie corn (Commodity) covers quick-frozen whole kernel corn in bulk quantities supplied to correctional facilities, school districts, and state agencies for institutional food service operations. State and local buyers procure this commodity as part of broader frozen vegetable and food supply contracts, typically alongside complementary frozen produce, proteins, and staple items to support cafeteria operations, dietary programs, and nutrition services across multiple facility locations.

Issuing bodies include state departments of corrections (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Department of Criminal Justice), state health and human services agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission), school districts and boards of education (Ben Hill County Schools, Rockwood R-VI School District, Early County Board of Education, Burke County Public Schools, Bulloch County Board of Education, Decatur City Schools, Fairfax County Public Schools, Dallas ISD), and county correctional facilities (Montgomery County, Pennsylvania). School districts represent the largest share of recent activity, reflecting the code's primary use in child nutrition programs serving the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Recent opportunities show frozen corn purchased alongside frozen mixed vegetables, assorted vegetable blends, carrots, potatoes, and fresh produce as line items within comprehensive food procurement contracts rather than standalone commodity purchases. Oregon Department of Corrections has posted multiple frozen vegetable ITBs in recent months, indicating regular procurement cycles. The geographic spread of recent activity spans Oregon, Texas, Georgia, Missouri, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut, with Oregon Department of Corrections and Texas state agencies (TDCJ, HHSC) appearing most frequently. A representative opportunity is Oregon Department of Corrections solicitation S2910000017451, posted July 10, 2026, requesting bids on approximately 40,000 pounds of frozen sweet Golden or Yellow whole kernel corn through ITB with response due July 24, 2026 at $0.498 per pound reference pricing from the previous August 2025 purchase. The Bridgeport Board of Education grocery bid (BNB052266, June 30, 2026 due date) included frozen corn as part of a 1,100+ line item food procurement supporting the National School Lunch Program. Texas HHSC and TDCJ cafeteria food procurement (HHS0017449, HHS0016792, 304T26300CF) regularly specify frozen vegetable products including corn as commodity line items. All solicitations require firm, fixed unit pricing quoted F.O.B. destination with transportation prepaid, minimum six-month shelf life at delivery, FDA/USDA compliance, and HACCP food safety standards. Bidders face competitive pressure from established regional suppliers (Alpine Food, JNS Foods, National Food Group, Robbins Sales) with historical pricing in the $0.40–$0.67 per pound range depending on package size and variety.