UNSPSC 50455107: Frozen organic star of david heirloom okra

The type of organic vegetable known as organic star of david heirloom okra that has been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50455107 Frozen organic star of david heirloom okra is a Commodity code that in practice encompasses the purchase of shelf-stable and perishable food items for institutional distribution—including canned proteins, vegetables, dairy products, meats, poultry, grains, and condiments—rather than the specific frozen okra variety the code name implies. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under this code include county governments, state departments, and school districts. Recent opportunities show county purchasing offices and independent school districts seeking food supplies for senior services programs, school meal programs (National School Lunch and School Breakfast), and departmental food distribution. Solicitations typically specify domestic sourcing preferences, nutritional standards (whole-grain specifications, low-sodium formulations, products without added sugars or artificial additives), and compliance with USDA requirements and Buy American provisions. Delivery terms emphasize temperature control for perishables, stock rotation by sell-by date, food-safety documentation (HACCP plans, food-recall procedures), and liability insurance ($500,000 general liability being common).

Recent activity is concentrated in Georgia, where Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issued an informal written quote for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items for the Department of Community Services due October 19, 2026, the State of Georgia solicited food, supplies, and other kitchen products with a June 22, 2026 deadline, and Early County Board of Education posted a line-by-line bid for 300+ food items and 60+ non-food supplies supporting school meal programs due June 8, 2026. Contracts typically run twelve months with options to extend or renew; Early County's contract spans July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with provisions for three-month extensions and additional one-year renewals. Awards are made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a unit-of-measure or line-by-line basis. Vendors must comply with E-Verify, debarment verification, and collusion certification; price escalations exceeding 3% may permit districts to source elsewhere. The code shows little activity unrelated to institutional food purchasing; opportunities consistently focus on high-volume procurement for government meal programs and senior services distribution.