UNSPSC 50445805: Frozen hijiki

The variety of sea vegetables known as hijiki that has been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50445805 Frozen hijiki is a Commodity code that does not align with the recent state and local procurement activity recorded in the database. The opportunities tagged under this code overwhelmingly reflect solicitations for frozen vegetables (carrots, corn, mixed assorted blends, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower), frozen potato products, fresh produce, grocery staples, dairy, meat proteins, and comprehensive food service procurement for correctional facilities, schools, and state agencies. No solicitations in the recent posting history actually name hijiki or other sea vegetables; the code's nominal scope bears no relationship to what state and local governments are actually buying under its label.

The issuing bodies reflect a broad mix of jurisdictions: state departments of corrections and health and human services in Oregon, Texas, Georgia, and Illinois; school districts and school boards across Georgia, Texas, Missouri, Pennsylvania, and Virginia; county correctional facilities and school systems; and city purchasing offices (Bridgeport, Connecticut). Oregon Department of Corrections appears as a repeat buyer, posting multiple frozen vegetable ITBs in recent weeks. Activity is concentrated in the South (Georgia, Texas), Pacific Northwest (Oregon), and Mid-Atlantic (Pennsylvania, Virginia) with secondary posting activity in Connecticut, Missouri, and Illinois. Representative recent opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections issuing ITB S2910000017451 for frozen corn (40,000 pounds, due July 24, 2026) and ITB S2910000017439 for frozen potato products (120,000 pounds, due July 24, 2026), the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases soliciting groceries for the Board of Education (over 1,100 line items including frozen products, due June 30, 2026), the Texas Health and Human Services Commission requesting food and consumable products (NIGP classes 385, 390, 380, 393, due July 13, 2026), and multiple school districts across Georgia and Texas posting annual food service bids for July 2026 start dates. The code shows no relevant recent activity and should not drive pursuit decisions.