UNSPSC 50466315: Canned or jarred orange sweet potatoes

The variety of sweet potatoes known as orange sweet potatoes that have been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50466315 Canned or jarred orange sweet potatoes (Commodity) covers food products state and local governments source for institutional food service operations, specifically canned or jarred sweet potatoes for school nutrition programs, state-supported living centers, correctional facilities, and veterans homes. Recent solicitations show this commodity is purchased as part of broader food supply procurements rather than as a standalone line item, with state and local buyers incorporating it into comprehensive grocery and produce bids alongside other canned vegetables, proteins, dairy products, and fresh items to meet USDA nutrition standards and Child Nutrition Program requirements. Issuing bodies include state departments (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Oregon Department of Corrections, Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs), school districts (Rockwood R-VI, Fairfax County, Ben Hill County, Burke County, Liberty County, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham County, Douglas County), and state-operated facilities. The code sees activity across multiple states and regions, with recent opportunities concentrated in Texas, Georgia, Oregon, Illinois, and Missouri, reflecting the widespread demand for commodity food products across institutional food service networks.

Representative recent opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products at the HHSC El Paso State Supported Living Center (due July 13, 2026, with estimated prior-period spend of $1.5 million); Ben Hill County Schools' IFB #26271 for comprehensive food products including canned vegetables across four school locations (due June 15, 2026); and the Oregon Department of Corrections' ITB S2910000015837 for approximately 7,616 cases of canned tomato products (due February 9, 2026), which demonstrates the volume and specification focus typical of state-level food procurement. School districts dominate the recent activity, with procurement split between single-vendor master grocery contracts and multi-vendor line-item awards. Evaluation emphasizes lowest responsive bid and best value, with contract terms typically running July 1 through June 30 with renewal options. Bidders must meet USDA Grade and FDA/USDA standards, comply with Buy American requirements, maintain liability insurance ($500,000 to $2,000,000 depending on district), and provide product certifications and shelf-life documentation. No set-aside preferences appear standard across these solicitations, though Oregon applies 5 percent preferences for in-state fabrication and in-state resident bidders. Payment terms run Net 30 to Net 90 days post-delivery or invoice.