UNSPSC 50446602: Frozen atlantic giant squash

The variety of winter squashes and winter pumpkins known as atlantic giant squash that has been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50446602 Frozen atlantic giant squash, a Commodity code, encompasses frozen specialty vegetable products that state and local governments procure for institutional food service operations at correctional facilities, schools, and health and human services centers. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers acquiring frozen vegetables—carrots, mixed vegetables, assorted blends, corn, and potato products—through ITBs and IFBs with unit pricing per pound or case, FOB destination delivery to central distribution points, and firm-fixed pricing inclusive of transportation and fuel surcharges. The code sees active procurement from state departments of corrections, state health and human services agencies, school districts, and county facilities, with Oregon Department of Corrections appearing as a frequent repeat buyer issuing multiple frozen vegetable solicitations in the past six months.

Recent activity concentrates in Oregon, Texas, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Missouri. Oregon Department of Corrections issued ITBs for frozen corn (40,000 pounds, due July 24, 2026), frozen potato products (120,000 pounds, due July 24, 2026), and frozen assorted vegetables (due June 22, 2026), each offering a combined 10 percent preference for Oregon-fabricated goods and resident bidders. Texas Health and Human Services Commission solicited supplemental food and consumables (210 line items, $4.5 million maximum over three years) and cafeteria food products for TDCJ across five geographic areas (approximately 382 line items). School districts in Georgia, Missouri, and Pennsylvania routinely bid frozen vegetables as part of broader school nutrition procurement packages. Representative solicitations include Oregon Department of Corrections Invitation to Bid S2910000017451 for 40,000 pounds of frozen sweet corn at $0.498 per pound (historical reference, due July 24, 2026); Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products to El Paso State Supported Living Center with historical value of $1.5 million annually (due July 13, 2026); and Rockwood School District grocery procurement covering over 900 line items including frozen vegetables (bids due April 29, 2026). Vendors typically must comply with FDA/USDA standards, HACCP plans, Buy American provisions where applicable, maintain general liability insurance of $500,000 to $1 million per occurrence, and deliver within 30 to 45 days of order issuance.