UNSPSC 50446302: Frozen centennial sweet potatoes

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

UNSPSC 50446302 Frozen centennial sweet potatoes is a Commodity code that does not match the work actually being solicited under state and local procurement activity. Recent opportunities posted under or near this code overwhelmingly cover frozen and fresh produce, groceries, and prepared food products for institutional food service—school districts, correctional facilities, state agencies, and human services centers—but centennial sweet potatoes specifically do not appear in any of the representative solicitations reviewed. The code shows little relevant recent activity aligned to its nominal scope. Instead, state and local procurement offices are actively buying frozen mixed vegetables, frozen carrots, frozen assorted blends, fresh produce (including apples, berries, leafy greens, and citrus), eggs, and comprehensive grocery line items spanning proteins, dairy, grains, condiments, and prepared entrees. These solicitations emphasize USDA compliance, whole-grain and low-sodium options, Buy American domestic-content verification, HACCP food safety plans, 24/7 recall capability, and liability insurance typically at $500,000 to $2 million per occurrence.

Issuing bodies active under or adjacent to this code span state correctional and human services agencies (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Health and Human Services Commission), school districts ranging from small rural districts to large metro systems (Fairfax County Public Schools, Dallas ISD, Savannah-Chatham County, Bulloch County, Burke County, Early County), county facilities (Montgomery County Correctional Facility, Pennsylvania; Douglas County School System, Georgia), and municipal education departments (City of Bridgeport Board of Education, Connecticut; Rockwood R-VI School District, Missouri). Oregon Department of Corrections and Texas agencies appear most frequently across multiple recent postings. Recent representative solicitations include the Oregon Department of Corrections' ITB for frozen corn (S2910000017451, due July 24, 2026), frozen potato products—french fries and wedges—(S2910000017439, due July 24, 2026), and frozen assorted vegetables (multiple ITBs in April–June 2026); the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB for supplemental food and consumables statewide (HHS0016792V2, posted February 26, 2026); and comprehensive school nutrition food bids from Fairfax County Public Schools (IFB 2000004323, due April 27, 2026), Ben Hill County Schools (IFB #26271, due June 15, 2026), and Rockwood R-VI School District (grocery and NOI bids, due April 29, 2026). Activity concentrates in Oregon, Texas, Georgia, Missouri, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania, with sustained year-round procurement cycles aligned to academic calendars (July 1 start) and state fiscal periods. Opportunities are predominantly ITB, IFB, or RFP format with response deadlines clustered in spring and early summer, firm fixed pricing, FOB destination delivery, and 30–45 day delivery windows after order issuance.