UNSPSC 50445004: Frozen tomatillo

The variety of nightshades known as tomatillo that has been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50445004 Frozen tomatillo is a Commodity code that rarely appears in recent state and local procurement activity; the opportunities posted under this code designation predominantly solicit frozen vegetables of other varieties — corn, carrots, mixed assortments, potatoes, and broad grocery categories — rather than tomatillos specifically. Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) and Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) dominate the frozen-vegetable buy, supplemented by school districts, county correctional facilities, and state departments spanning Georgia, Pennsylvania, Missouri, and beyond. State and local governments buy frozen vegetables primarily to supply correctional institutions, state-supported living centers, school nutrition programs, and child nutrition services; they specify frozen products by variety, package size, shelf life, temperature maintenance, FDA/USDA compliance, and nutritional content. Recent solicitations name carrots, corn, mixed blends, and assorted vegetables — never tomatillos — indicating a mismatch between the code's nominal scope and actual procurement patterns under this taxonomy entry.

ODOC has posted multiple ITBs for frozen carrots, corn, and mixed-vegetable assortments since February 2026, with response dates spanning March through July 2026; Oregon applies a combined ten percent preference (five percent for Oregon-fabricated goods, five percent for Oregon resident bidders). Texas HHSC and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) solicited supplemental food and cafeteria food products at scale in February through June 2026, with frozen vegetables embedded in broader grocery and food-service awards; historical pricing for frozen vegetables ranges from $0.30 to $0.69 per pound depending on variety and package size. School districts in Georgia, Pennsylvania, Missouri, and Virginia issued overlapping food-service bids in March through June 2026, with fresh produce and frozen vegetables often grouped together under broader nutrition contracts. The code shows activity concentrated in Oregon, Texas, and Georgia; no recent solicitations under this code specifically request frozen tomatillo.