UNSPSC 50463269: Canned or jarred tuxedo corn

The variety of corn known as tuxedo corn that has been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50463269 Canned or jarred tuxedo corn is a Commodity code that names a single canned vegetable product state and local governments buy primarily for school nutrition programs and institutional food service operations. Recent solicitations show purchasing bodies acquiring canned corn both as a standalone item and as part of broader food and consumable procurement packages for schools, corrections facilities, and health and human services institutions. The code sees activity across school districts of varying sizes, state corrections departments, and state health and human services agencies, with school nutrition programs emerging as the most frequent buyer category. State and local entities procure canned corn under this code to fulfill daily meal requirements, with specifications typically requiring USDA Grade B or better, low-sodium options where specified, minimum shelf-life commitments, and compliance with federal food safety standards and Buy American Act provisions for school-based purchases.

Recent opportunities span multiple states with notable concentration in Georgia and Missouri school districts, Texas health and human services institutions, Oregon corrections facilities, and Illinois veterans homes. Representative recent solicitations include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products at the HHSC El Paso State Supported Living Center (due July 13, 2026), covering canned goods under NIGP Class 385 and 390; the Ben Hill County Schools food procurement (IFB #26271, due June 15, 2026) spanning fresh and canned vegetables for four school locations; Rockwood R-VI School District's grocery items solicitation (due April 29, 2026) for over 900 line items including canned vegetables; the Texas Department of Criminal Justice cafeteria food products IFB 304T-26-300CF (due May 4, 2026) encompassing canned vegetables and staple items across five geographic warehouse areas; and the Douglas County School System's main-line food service distribution RFP 26-003 (due February 18, 2026) for approximately 32,000 daily meals. Pricing in recent awards is firm and fixed for initial contract periods with adjustments permitted at renewal, typically limited to documented market increases or CPI-based redetermination formulas. No incumbents or set-aside designations specific to this commodity appear in the recent opportunities block.