UNSPSC 50454200: Frozen organic kale

The type of organic vegetable known as organic kale that has been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50454200 Frozen organic kale is a Class code that encompasses shelf-stable and fresh food procurement by state and local government entities, though recent solicitation activity shows scope extending well beyond the nominal code name to include a broad range of food service items. State and local buyers posting under this code include county boards of commissioners, state procurement offices, and school districts purchasing for cafeteria and community services operations. The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners solicited approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, soups, and canned vegetables) for senior services; the State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid; and the Early County Board of Education requested bids for 300+ food items to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, including meats, poultry, seafood, dairy, vegetables, fruits, grains, condiments, bread meeting USDA whole-grain specifications, and fluid milk with temperature and documentation requirements.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia. Gwinnett County posted an informal written quote (IWQ) with a due date of October 19, 2026 for delivery to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center by December 7, 2026, F.O.B. Destination with inside delivery required; the State of Georgia solicited bids due June 22, 2026; and the Early County Board of Education requested line-by-line bids due June 8, 2026 for a July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 contract period with domestic sourcing preferences, Buy American compliance, HACCP plans, $500,000 general liability insurance, and piggybacking rights for other school districts. Award in the Early County solicitation was to be made approximately 60 days after bid opening to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with prices firm for 15 days and subject to escalation or de-escalation on a six-month basis supported by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service or Consumer Price Index data.