UNSPSC 50446413: Frozen marvel striped traditional tomatoes

The variety of tomatoes known as marvel striped traditional tomatoes that have been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50446413 Frozen marvel striped traditional tomatoes, a Commodity code, does not align with the recent state and local procurement activity recorded under this classification. The posted opportunities span frozen vegetables (corn, carrots, mixed assorted blends), fresh produce, eggs, and comprehensive grocery procurement across correctional facilities, school districts, and state health and human services agencies, but none reference the specific product named in the code. State and local buyers are treating frozen vegetables as fungible commodities within broader food service contracts rather than seeking a narrowly defined branded or varietal item.

Frozen vegetable procurement dominates the recent activity, driven by institutional food service demand from the Oregon Department of Corrections (multiple ITB solicitations for frozen corn, carrots, and assorted blends in February through July 2026), the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (cafeteria food products and supplemental food procurement), and state health and human services commissions in Texas and New Jersey sourcing frozen mixed vegetables and supplemental foods for state hospitals and supported living centers. School districts and school nutrition programs across Georgia, Missouri, Virginia, Illinois, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania post frequent RFPs and IFBs for fresh produce, frozen vegetables, and grocery staples to support National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. Correctional facilities, state-operated institutional care settings, and public school systems represent the dominant buyer categories. Oregon Department of Corrections appears as a repeat issuer with multiple frozen vegetable solicitations posted within a single quarter. Award is consistently made to lowest responsive, responsible bidders meeting specifications, with Oregon offering five percent preferences for in-state processing and resident-headquartered vendors, and Texas offering HUB set-asides where applicable. School districts emphasize Buy American provisions, HACCP plan compliance, and domestic sourcing preferences; pricing typically remains firm for 30 to 365 days from award, with subsequent adjustments tied to USDA Agricultural Marketing Service or Consumer Price Index documentation.

Oregon, Texas, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Virginia, Connecticut, Illinois, and New Jersey account for the most recent solicitation volume. The Oregon Department of Corrections alone posted at least four frozen vegetable ITBs between February and July 2026, with response dates ranging from March 5 through July 24, 2026 and purchase volumes spanning 40,000 to 400,000 pounds per solicitation. Representative recent opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections Purchasing/Contracts Division ITB S2910000017451 for approximately 40,000 pounds of frozen sweet corn, due July 24, 2026, at $0.498 per pound reference pricing from the prior August 2025 award to Alpine Food; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products at the HHSC El Paso State Supported Living Center, with a prior-period value of $1.5 million covering September 2025 through August 2026, due July 13, 2026; Fairfax County Public Schools IFB 2000004323 for Master Grocery K-12 serving 45 schools and seven distribution kitchens, due April 27, 2026; and the Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-003 for Food Supply and Distribution Services with an estimated annual expenditure of approximately $9 million serving 32,000 meals daily, due February 18, 2026. Solicitations emphasize delivery timelines of 30 to 45 days post-order, FOB destination pricing inclusive of transportation and fuel surcharges, and compliance with USDA/FDA standards and food safety certifications.