UNSPSC 50443267: Frozen terminator corn

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

UNSPSC 50443267 Frozen terminator corn, a Commodity code, covers the supply of frozen corn products — specifically whole-kernel style corn processed and packaged for institutional food service — to state and local government agencies managing nutrition programs, correctional facilities, and state-operated living centers. State and local governments buy frozen corn under this code as a shelf-stable protein and vegetable staple for cafeteria operations, food distribution programs, and emergency nutrition supplies. The issuing bodies span state departments of corrections, state health and human services commissions, county governments, school districts, and special-purpose food distribution programs, with repeat buyers including the Oregon Department of Corrections (multiple solicitations for frozen corn and assorted frozen vegetables), the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (statewide contracts for state hospitals and supported living centers), and the State of Illinois (weekly food ordering for veterans homes). School nutrition programs and county correctional facilities also procure frozen corn regularly under competitive bid processes tied to annual budget cycles.

Recent procurement activity centers in Oregon, Texas, Illinois, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut, with Oregon particularly active in frozen-vegetable buying. Representative recent opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections ITB S2910000017451 for approximately 40,000 pounds of frozen sweet whole-kernel corn, bids due July 24, 2026, with FOB destination delivery to Salem and pricing around $0.498 per pound from prior awards; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0017338 for frozen food products (106 line items including frozen corn and vegetables) serving state hospitals and supported living centers statewide, with an estimated annual volume of approximately $9 million and bids due August 18, 2026; and the Bridgeport Board of Education's June 30, 2026 grocery procurement covering frozen products as part of a 1,100-line-item National School Lunch Program contract. Oregon applies combined state-preference scoring (5% for Oregon-fabricated goods, 5% for resident bidders) to frozen vegetable awards, while Texas contracts often carry HUB subcontracting requirements and prevailing wage compliance for state-operated facilities. All opportunities emphasize FDA/USDA compliance, HACCP certification, temperature maintenance during delivery, and firm fixed pricing inclusive of freight.