UNSPSC 50454506: Frozen organic split red lentils

The variety of organic lentils known as organic split red lentils that have been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50454506 Frozen organic split red lentils is a Commodity code that captures shelf-stable and specialty food products procured by state and local jurisdictions for institutional food service, senior nutrition programs, and school meals. State and local buyers under this code include county boards of commissioners, state departments, and school district food service operations. The actual procurement activity reflects a broad range of food items beyond the code's nominal product description — recent opportunities name canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, soups, canned vegetables, fresh and frozen produce, dairy, and meats alongside specialty items. Issuing bodies span county purchasing divisions, state procurement offices, and independent school districts managing USDA National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs. Pricing is typically evaluated on a per-unit basis (per ounce or equivalent measure), and awards often permit split line-item awards to multiple vendors when cost or service favors the procuring jurisdiction.

Geographic activity centers on Georgia, with recent opportunities posted by Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners (IWQ 140229, informal written quotes due October 19, 2026 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items for the Department of Community Services), the State of Georgia (PE55645NONST2026000000009, bids due June 22, 2026 for food, supplies, and kitchen products), and Early County Board of Education (PE55045NONST2027000000006, line-by-line bids due June 8, 2026 for 300+ food items and non-food supplies supporting school meal programs). School district food service contracts emphasize domestic sourcing, whole-grain compliance with USDA 2024 rules, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives; contract periods typically run July through June with firm pricing for 15 days from award and price escalation subject to USDA Agricultural Marketing Service or Consumer Price Index benchmarks. All deliveries require F.O.B. destination with inside delivery and strict temperature and stock-rotation requirements for perishables.