UNSPSC 50445106: Frozen red velvet okra

The variety of okra known as red velvet okra that has been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50445106 Frozen red velvet okra is a Commodity code, but state and local governments buying under it appear to be acquiring frozen vegetables broadly rather than the specific product named. The recent opportunities block shows no solicitations for frozen red velvet okra itself; instead, Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, school districts across Georgia and Missouri, and other jurisdictions are actively procuring frozen corn, frozen mixed vegetables, frozen carrots, frozen assorted blends, and fresh produce—commodity-class frozen and fresh vegetable products that anchor institutional food service operations at correctional facilities, state supported living centers, and K–12 school nutrition programs. The code's nominal scope and the actual buying activity are misaligned, suggesting either a classification inconsistency or minimal recent demand for this specific okra variety in state and local procurement.

Issuing bodies soliciting frozen vegetables span state departments of corrections and human services, school districts of varying size (from Early County Schools in Georgia to Dallas Independent School District and Fairfax County Public Schools), county correctional facilities, and special-purpose entities including the Douglas County School System's GEC Buying Cooperative. Geographic spread includes Oregon, Texas, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Connecticut, Illinois, New Jersey, and other states. Representative recent opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections' ITB for frozen corn (40,000 pounds, ITB S2910000017451, due July 24, 2026) and frozen potato products (120,000 pounds, ITB S2910000017439, due July 24, 2026), both with Oregon fabrication and resident bidder preferences totaling ten percent combined; the Texas Department of Criminal Justice cafeteria food procurement (IFB 304T-26-300CF, approximately 382 line items including frozen specialty entrees, extended response due May 4, 2026); and Dallas Independent School District's RFP for various food products including spice and ice cream lots (RFP JC250079, due April 2, 2026). The code shows robust recent activity in frozen vegetable supply, but no posted solicitation explicitly calls for frozen red velvet okra, indicating this commodity lacks active state and local demand or is being procured under different codes.