UNSPSC 50464115: Canned or jarred oregano

The variety of herbs known as oregano that has been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50464115 Canned or jarred oregano is a Commodity code that in practice covers shelf-stable spice and condiment procurement by state and local governments for food service operations, institutional dining, and welfare and community services programs. The recent opportunities show demand concentrated in bulk canned and jarred food items—including oregano and similar preserved condiments—as components of larger food-service supply contracts rather than as standalone line items. Issuing bodies include state health and human services agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice), county social services departments (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners in Georgia), state procurement divisions on behalf of institutional facilities (state supported living centers, state hospitals, detention facilities), and state administrative departments. These buyers procure through IFB, RFQ, and informal written quote processes, typically bundling oregano and other spices with broader food categories such as canned proteins, vegetables, dairy, and frozen items to supply centralized dining operations.

Recent opportunities show activity concentrated in Texas and Georgia. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued three separate IFBs (HHS0017799 for Mexia food service groceries, HHS0017798 for Mexia canteen groceries, and HHS0017449 for El Paso State Supported Living Center food and consumables) all due in August 2026, covering multiple NIGP commodity classes including condiments; a statewide supplemental food and consumables IFB (HHS0016792V2) due March 19, 2026, encompassed 210 line items across fresh, frozen, dry, and refrigerated categories with a maximum potential value of $4.5 million over three years; and the Texas Comptroller issued IFB 304T-26-300CF for TDCJ cafeteria food products with 382 line items due May 4, 2026. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners solicited informal written quotes (PE77023NONST2027000000782) for approximately 1,062 cases of food items including sauces due October 19, 2026. The State of Illinois posted a quarterly food order solicitation (27497DVAQUINCB52821) due June 26, 2026, and the State of Georgia issued a food, supplies, and kitchen products solicitation (PE55645NONST2026000000009) due June 22, 2026. These solicitations emphasize firm fixed pricing, exact manufacturer and pack-size specification compliance with limited substitutions, delivery within tight timeframes (often 72 hours to seven days), and compliance with USDA grade standards and food safety regulations.