UNSPSC 50443258: Frozen silver queen corn

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

UNSPSC 50443258 Frozen silver queen corn is a Commodity code that covers the procurement of frozen corn products for institutional food service, particularly in correctional facilities, state-supported living centers, school nutrition programs, and senior services. State and local government buyers under this code are soliciting frozen corn in bulk quantities—typically 40,000 to 80,000 pounds per contract—as part of larger food service supply agreements. The work involves vendor selection, quality compliance with FDA/USDA standards and temperature-maintenance requirements, and delivery to central distribution or warehouse facilities. Issuing bodies include state departments of corrections (Oregon, Texas), state health and human services commissions (Texas), county purchasing offices (Gwinnett County, Montgomery County), and school districts (Ben Hill County Schools, Burke County Public Schools, Early County Board of Education), with correctional facilities and state-supported living centers appearing as repeat buyers.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Oregon, Georgia, and Pennsylvania. The Oregon Department of Corrections posted ITB S2910000017451 in July 2026 for approximately 40,000 pounds of frozen sweet whole kernel corn, FOB destination to Salem with a reference price of $0.498 per pound from a prior August 2025 award to Alpine Food; the State of Oregon also solicited frozen assorted vegetables (S2910000017167, June 2026) and frozen corn was included in a broader frozen vegetable bid (S2910000017692, August 2026) spanning 80,000 pounds at historical prices of $0.578 to $0.67 per pound. Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued multiple food procurement IFBs (HHS0017338 for $9 million estimated annual volume across frozen products; HHS0017799 and HHS0017798 for Mexia State Supported Living Center) with frozen vegetables and corn as line items. Gwinnett County, Georgia (IWQ 140229, October 2026) and school districts across Georgia and Pennsylvania solicited frozen corn as part of comprehensive food bids for the 2026–2027 school year and fiscal 2027 periods. Vendor responsiveness requires FOB destination delivery with full transportation prepaid, HACCP compliance, minimum six-month shelf life at delivery, temperature maintenance at or below 10 degrees Fahrenheit, and adherence to USDA grade standards; Oregon applies a combined 10 percent state preference for Oregon-fabricated or resident-headquartered vendors.