UNSPSC 50454115: Frozen organic oregano

The variety of organic herbs known as organic oregano that has been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50454115 Frozen organic oregano is a Commodity code that in practice encompasses a much broader set of fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable food products sourced by state and local institutions for operational food service, canteen, and consumer-support programs. State and local buyers under this code are predominantly health and human services agencies, state correctional and state supported living facilities, county social-services departments, and state procurement offices on behalf of multiple subordinate facilities. The work being solicited includes bulk procurement of proteins, dairy products, frozen vegetables, grains, condiments, baking supplies, beverages, bakery items, and consumable serviceware to supply cafeterias, food service operations, canteen stores, and on-campus programs at correctional institutions, state hospitals, state supported living centers, senior services facilities, and similar residential or congregate-care settings. Solicitations typically specify firm, fixed unit pricing; require bidders to quote a minimum threshold (frequently 90 to 95 percent) of line items to avoid disqualification; demand strict adherence to manufacturer, brand, pack size, and USDA grade specifications; and impose delivery windows, temperature controls for frozen and refrigerated items, and warranty or complaint-resolution obligations. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination with the vendor bearing shipping, handling, and warehousing costs, and awards are made on best-value criteria rather than lowest price alone.

Recent activity under the code is concentrated in Texas, Georgia, and Illinois. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has issued multiple IFBs for state supported living centers and state hospitals, including HHS0017799 and HHS0017798 (both posted August 4, 2026, with bids due August 25, 2026 for Mexia State Supported Living Center), HHS0017449 (posted June 11, 2026, for El Paso State Supported Living Center), and HHS0016792V2 (posted May 19, 2026, for supplemental food and consumables serving statewide facilities, with a maximum potential value of $4,500,000 over three years). The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts issued IFB 304T-26-300CF on May 4, 2026, for the Department of Criminal Justice to procure cafeteria food products across five geographic warehouse locations. Georgia posted a food, supplies, and kitchen products RFQ (PE55645NONST2026000000009) on May 15, 2026, due June 22, 2026. Illinois solicited a quarterly weekly food order (27497DVAQUINCB52821) posted June 18, 2026, with responses due June 26, 2026. Gwinnett County, Georgia issued an informal written quote (IWQ 140229) on October 13, 2026, for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items for the Department of Community Services, with quotes due October 19, 2026.