UNSPSC 50464614: Canned or jarred green leaf lettuce

The variety of lettuce known as green leaf lettuce that has been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50464614 Canned or jarred green leaf lettuce, a Commodity code, captures state and local procurement of shelf-stable vegetable products for institutional food service, primarily school nutrition programs and state-operated facilities. Recent solicitations show school districts and state agencies acquiring canned and jarred vegetables as line items within broader food supply contracts, though the source opportunities do not isolate green leaf lettuce as a standalone procurement — the code appears embedded in multi-category food bids spanning proteins, produce, dairy, and dry goods. Issuing bodies are predominantly school districts (Rockwood R-VI in Missouri, Fairfax County and multiple Georgia districts including Burke County, Liberty County, and Savannah-Chatham County) and state health and corrections agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Oregon Department of Corrections, Illinois Veterans Home, and Ben Hill County Schools). School nutrition programs dominate the recent activity, with districts using annual or multi-year term contracts to consolidate food procurement across elementary, middle, and high schools, while state facilities (supported living centers, corrections distribution centers, veterans homes) procure similar products through competitive IFB or ITB processes.

Geographic concentration is heaviest in Georgia and Texas, with significant activity in Oregon, Illinois, and Missouri. Representative recent opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0017449 (posted June 11, 2026, due July 13, 2026) for food and consumable products serving the El Paso State Supported Living Center with an estimated prior-period value of $1.5 million for September 2025 through August 2026; Ben Hill County Schools' IFB #26271 (posted May 19, 2026, due June 15, 2026) for multi-category food products across four school locations emphasizing Buy American compliance and whole-grain and low-sodium options; and Liberty County Board of Education's IFB for Food SY26-27 (posted March 30, 2026, due April 29, 2026) covering over 400 items across 13 school delivery points. Canned vegetables are specified as line items within these broader solicitations, typically requiring USDA Grade B or better compliance, sodium-content limits (often 240 mg per 100 grams), minimum 12-month shelf life, and FOB Destination pricing inclusive of transportation. Contracts are typically annual or multi-year fixed-price with firm escalation capped by federal indices such as the Consumer Price Index or USDA pricing reports.