UNSPSC 50443905: Frozen fuzzy/hairy melon

The variety of gourds known as fuzzy/hairy melon that have been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50443905 Frozen fuzzy/hairy melon is a Commodity code, but the recent state and local opportunities tagged under it do not reflect procurement of frozen fuzzy or hairy melons; instead, they reflect a broad pattern of frozen vegetable, fresh produce, and grocery item procurement across institutional food service buyers including state corrections departments, school districts, health and human services agencies, and county facilities. State and local governments buy frozen vegetables (corn, carrots, mixed assortments, broccoli, cauliflower, peas, green beans, stir-fry blends), fresh produce (apples, bananas, berries, leafy greens, potatoes, citrus), eggs, and related food staples and supplies under this code space, with pricing typically quoted per pound, per case, or per unit on a firm fixed basis inclusive of transportation and delivery to central distribution centers or individual school/facility sites. The issuing bodies span state departments of corrections (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Health and Human Services Commission), school districts (Fairfax County Public Schools, City Schools of Decatur, Dallas Independent School District, Bulloch County Board of Education, Burke County Public Schools, Ben Hill County Schools, Early County Schools, Rockwood R-VI School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System), county governments (Montgomery County Pennsylvania, Douglas County Georgia), and municipal procurement offices (City of Bridgeport Connecticut Department of Public Purchases). The procurement activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, Oregon, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Missouri, and Connecticut, with particular recurring activity from Texas state agencies and Georgia school districts.

Recent representative solicitations include the Oregon Department of Corrections' Invitation to Bid for frozen corn (40,000 pounds, due July 24, 2026, ITB S2910000017451) offering Oregon-fabricated and resident-bidder preferences totaling ten percent; the Oregon Department of Corrections' ITB for frozen potato products—french fries, wedges, and tater tots (120,000 pounds across three truckloads, due July 24, 2026, ITB S2910000017439) with similar Oregon preferences; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB for supplemental food and consumables statewide to state hospitals and supported living centers (210 line items, due July 11, 2026 or later per updated posting, estimated prior value $1.5 million annually, IFB HHS0017449); the Ben Hill County Schools food bid (multiple categories including fresh and frozen produce, meats, dairy, June 15, 2026, IFB #26271 under PE61000NONST2027000000006) with Buy American Act compliance required; Fairfax County Public Schools' Master Grocery K-12 term contract (76-item minimum to 45 elementary, middle, and high schools plus seven distribution kitchens, April 27, 2026, IFB 2000004323); and the Douglas County School System's food supply and distribution RFP for approximately 32,000 meals daily across 32 schools (approximately $9 million estimated annual expenditure, February 18, 2026, RFP PE64810NONST2026000000046). Buy American, HACCP, debarment certification, and E-Verify compliance are standard; most school district procurements prohibit separate fuel surcharges and require firm pricing for initial periods with adjustment only on verified market documentation (USDA Agricultural Marketing Service or Consumer Price Index). The code shows consistent quarterly activity and no signs of market contraction.