UNSPSC 50464122: Canned or jarred salsify

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

UNSPSC 50464122 Canned or jarred salsify, a Commodity code, reflects state and local government procurement of specialty preserved vegetables for institutional food service, though the recent opportunity record shows limited direct solicitation activity for this specific item. State and local food service operations—primarily state health and human services facilities, state-supported living centers, correctional institutions, and school districts—source canned and jarred vegetables as part of broader grocery and food supply contracts rather than as standalone line items. The issuing bodies active in this category span state departments of criminal justice and health and human services, county school systems, and independent school districts across multiple states, with Texas and Georgia showing the most concentrated recent activity. These jurisdictions procure preserved vegetables alongside fresh produce, proteins, dairy, and staple items to support meal programs serving thousands of daily participants across distributed facility networks.

The recent opportunities in this code tier show that state and local food procurement occurs through IFBs and RFPs with response windows of two to four weeks. Representative solicitations include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's supplemental food and consumable procurement (HHS0017449, IFB, due July 13, 2026) serving state supported living centers statewide with 210 line items spanning frozen, refrigerated, and canned goods at a historical value of $1.5 million annually; the Texas Department of Criminal Justice cafeteria food procurement (304T26300CF, IFB, due May 4, 2026) covering approximately 382 line items with firm fixed pricing across five geographic warehouse distribution points; and Fairfax County Public Schools' Master Grocery K-12 term contract (IFB 2000004323, due April 27, 2026) requiring delivery to 45 schools and seven distribution kitchens. These contracts emphasize firm fixed pricing for contract terms extending one to three years, USDA grade compliance, and delivery to multiple locations on fixed schedules. The code shows sparse direct activity—most recent solicitations tag preserved vegetables as embedded line items within larger food supply categories rather than as primary procurement drivers, limiting targeted pursuit opportunities at this specific commodity tier.