UNSPSC 50444101: Frozen basil

The variety of herbs known as basil that has been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50444101 Frozen basil, a Commodity code, encompasses frozen herb products that state and local governments procure primarily for food service operations at institutional facilities. Based on recent solicitations, state agencies are buying frozen basil and related food consumables as part of broader food service supply contracts for state-supported living centers, health facilities, and related institutional kitchens. The work involves supplying prepared frozen herbs to meet ongoing operational needs for cafeterias, food service programs, and on-campus dining operations. State health and human services agencies, particularly those operating residential or congregate-care facilities, are the primary issuing bodies under this code.

Activity under the code appears concentrated in the South, with recent opportunities posted by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the State of Georgia. The Texas HHS procurement (IFB HHS0017449, due July 13, 2026) solicited food and consumable products for the HHSC El Paso State Supported Living Center with a historical contract value of $1.5 million over a twelve-month period; pricing is submitted as firm, fixed unit rates, and the initial term runs September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with renewal and extension options. The Georgia solicitation (PE55645NONST2026000000009, due June 22, 2026) requested food, supplies, and other kitchen products but provided limited scope detail in the summary posting. Both opportunities are structured as IFBs, indicating that award criteria emphasize specification compliance and demonstrated ability to perform alongside price and past vendor performance. No HUB subcontracting plan was required in the Texas opportunity.