UNSPSC 50444603: Frozen frisee lettuce

The variety of lettuce known as frisee lettuce that has been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50444603 Frozen frisee lettuce is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure frozen vegetable products, though recent solicitations under this code show minimal direct frisee lettuce activity and instead reflect broad frozen vegetable procurement spanning frozen carrots, assorted vegetable blends, mixed vegetables, and related frozen produce staples for institutional food service and school nutrition programs.

State and local issuing bodies pursuing frozen vegetable sourcing include departments of corrections (notably the Oregon Department of Corrections, a repeat buyer), state health and human services agencies (Texas HHSC), school districts and county education boards across Georgia, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Texas, Virginia, and Connecticut, and independent county and municipal governments operating correctional facilities and school nutrition services. The Oregon Department of Corrections appears across multiple recent solicitations for frozen vegetables in varying specifications. Recent representative opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections Purchasing/Contracts Division issuing ITB S2910000017451 for 40,000 pounds of frozen sweet Golden or Yellow whole kernel corn with bids due July 24, 2026, requiring FOB destination delivery to Salem within 30 days of purchase order issuance and pricing per pound inclusive of transportation and fuel surcharges; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission issuing IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products including frozen vegetables to supply the El Paso State Supported Living Center with proposals due July 13, 2026 and a historical contract value of $1.5 million for the prior period; and the State of New Jersey Department of Human Services conducting a rebid procurement (T1103 26DPP01307) for frozen vegetables in Mixed Vegetables Summer/California Blend varieties packaged in 12/2 lb. plastic bags with sealed bids due June 17, 2026.

Geographic activity concentrates in Oregon, Texas, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Missouri, Virginia, and New Jersey. Oregon shows the densest recent activity, with multiple ODOC frozen vegetable solicitations posted between February and July 2026 applying a combined 10% preference for Oregon-fabricated goods and resident bidders headquartered in the state. Texas HHSC and school districts across Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Missouri drive demand through ongoing institutional and nutrition program procurement. Frozen vegetable sourcing under this code reflects institutional bulk purchasing tied to meal cycles, with delivery windows typically 30–45 days post-order, FOB destination terms, and firm fixed pricing inclusive of transportation and fuel surcharges. Bidders entering this market should expect commodity-grade product specifications, compliance with FDA/USDA standards and HACCP requirements, minimum six-month shelf life mandates at delivery, and evaluation favoring lowest responsive pricing from responsible vendors.