UNSPSC 50465204: Canned or jarred buffalo onions

The variety of onions known as buffalo onions that have been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50465204, Canned or jarred buffalo onions, is a Commodity code that represents a narrow product line within institutional food procurement. State and local governments soliciting under this code are primarily purchasing shelf-stable canned or jarred vegetables for food service operations at state facilities, schools, and counties, typically bundled with broader consumables and food-supply categories rather than as standalone line items. The recent opportunities show that buffalo onions are commonly cited as one item within much larger food-service contracts that span dozens of line items including proteins, prepared foods, produce, dairy, condiments, and food-service supplies; the code sees activity primarily through state health and human services agencies managing state supported living centers, departments of corrections, and school nutrition programs.

Recent solicitation activity under related commodity codes in this family shows strong geographic concentration in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has posted multiple IFBs for consumables and food products serving state supported living centers (most recently HHS0018082 on October 16, 2026, with bids due October 23, 2026, and HHS0017872 on August 11, 2026, due August 25, 2026). Georgia school districts including Burke County Public Schools and Ben Hill County Schools have issued food bids requesting hundreds of line items across multiple categories with sealed-bid timelines. The Oregon Department of Corrections posted a canned-tomatoes procurement (S2910000017145, due June 19, 2026) specifying approximately 7,616 cases and offering Oregon-fabricated and resident-bidder preferences. Activity also appears in Illinois, with the State of Illinois posting FY-27 IVHQ quarterly food orders (27497DVAQUINCB52821, due June 26, 2026). The code shows no standalone procurement opportunities for buffalo onions alone; all recent activity integrates this commodity within comprehensive food-service contracts where response deadlines cluster in May through October and delivery timelines typically require fulfillment within 7 to 72 hours of order receipt.