UNSPSC 50466215: Canned or jarred miniature squash

The variety of summer squashes and summer pumpkins known as miniature squash that has been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50466215 Canned or jarred miniature squash, a Commodity code, reflects state and local government procurement of shelf-stable vegetable products for institutional food service operations. The code sits within a broader pattern of canned and jarred vegetable procurement that supplies schools, correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other public institutions. Recent solicitations under related canned vegetable codes show consistent demand for canned tomatoes, tomato paste, and other preserved produce items meeting USDA grade standards, often with sodium and shelf-life specifications, but the specific category of miniature squash does not appear in the recent state and local opportunities reviewed. The code's scope aligns with institutional bulk food purchasing where canned vegetables serve as stable, cost-predictable components of meal programs and food service operations.

Recent state and local opportunities in the canned vegetable family demonstrate activity across school districts, corrections departments, and state health agencies, primarily in Texas, Oregon, Georgia, Illinois, and Missouri. The Oregon Department of Corrections issued ITBs for canned tomatoes (7,616 cases at $14.30–$13.75 per case historical pricing, ITB S2910000015837 due February 9, 2026, and S2910000016405 due June 19, 2026), while the Texas Health and Human Services Commission procured supplemental food and consumables including canned goods for state hospitals and supported living centers (IFB HHS0016792 and HHS0017449, with historical values of $1.5 million and potential $4.5 million over three years). School districts including Fairfax County Public Schools (Virginia), Rockwood R-VI (Missouri), Liberty County Board of Education (Georgia), and Ben Hill County Schools (Georgia) issued comprehensive food procurement RFPs and IFBs spanning hundreds of line items including canned fruits and vegetables, with response dates between April and June 2026. The Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy requested weekly food quotes (RFQ 26497DVAQUINCB51106 due February 24, 2026, and 27497DVAQUINCB52821 due June 26, 2026) covering seasonal supply needs. Pricing in canned goods generally remains firm for initial contract periods with adjustments tied to USDA market indices or CPI where permitted, and awards typically go to lowest responsive, responsible bidders meeting detailed USDA grade, sodium, and shelf-life specifications.