UNSPSC 50445608: Frozen specialty potatoes

The variety of potatoes known as specialty potatoes that have been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50445608 Frozen specialty potatoes is a Commodity code covering frozen potato products — french fries, wedges, tater tots, and related IQF (Instant Quick Frozen) preparations — that state and local governments procure primarily for institutional food service in correctional facilities, state-supported living centers, and school districts. Recent solicitations show state corrections departments, state health and human services agencies, and county correctional facilities as the primary issuing bodies, with Oregon Department of Corrections and Texas Health and Human Services Commission appearing repeatedly. The actual work under this code spans frozen potato entrees and side dishes meeting USDA Grade A or B standards, with detailed specifications for shelf life (typically six months to one year remaining at delivery), bakeable texture, and packaging in cases ranging from 12 to 20 pounds. Pricing is typically quoted per pound on an FOB Destination, all-inclusive basis covering transportation and fuel surcharges.

Oregon Department of Corrections dominates recent activity, posting multiple solicitations in June and July 2026 for frozen potato products delivered to its Central Distribution Center in Salem, with ITB solicitation S2910000017439 (due July 24, 2026) seeking 120,000 pounds of french fries, wedges, and tater tots, and historical awards at $0.3811 per pound to vendors including JNS Foods. Texas Health and Human Services Commission has also solicited supplemental frozen foods for state hospitals and supported living centers statewide, with contract values reaching $4.5 million over three years. Geographic concentration is strongest in Oregon and Texas, though the code also appears in recent solicitations from Illinois state agencies and New Jersey Department of Human Services. Pricing benchmarks from recent awards range from $0.30 to $0.67 per pound depending on product type and case size, with Oregon state preferences (5% for Oregon-processed goods, 5% for Oregon-headquartered vendors) favoring regional suppliers on West Coast opportunities.