UNSPSC 50466419: Canned or jarred shirley tomatoes

The variety of tomatoes known as shirley tomatoes that have been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50466419 Canned or jarred shirley tomatoes is a Commodity code that encompasses shelf-stable canned tomato products — including diced, sliced, stewed, whole, or halves varieties — procured by state departments, county agencies, school districts, and correctional facilities for food service operations, institutional canteens, and nutrition programs. State and local issuing bodies under this code include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, the Oregon Department of Corrections, state departments of education, county boards of commissioners, and independent school districts. Recent opportunities show a mix of institutional food procurement: the Texas Health and Human Services Commission sources canned tomatoes as part of broader consumables contracts for state supported living centers; the Oregon Department of Corrections issued a standalone bid for approximately 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes in June 2026; and school districts routinely include canned tomato products in comprehensive school nutrition food bids. Work solicited ranges from single-product line items within larger consumables procurements to dedicated canned-tomato acquisitions. Bidders must typically meet USDA Grade B or better specifications, comply with FDA/USDA standards, provide minimum shelf life (often 12 months remaining at delivery), include proper code dating and Country of Origin labeling, and in some jurisdictions maintain sodium content not exceeding 240 mg per 100 grams. Delivery is consistently F.O.B. Destination with freight prepaid and included in unit pricing.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Oregon, with secondary school nutrition demand across Georgia. The Oregon Department of Corrections Purchasing/Contracts Division posted IFB S2910000017145 for approximately 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes due June 19, 2026 with a previous purchase price of $13.75 per case; the bid allowed 50 to 100 percent of the total quantity and included Oregon-fabricated and resident-bidder preferences of 5 percent. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has issued multiple consumables bids covering canned tomato products as line items within broader food service contracts for state supported living centers — including IFB HHS0017449 (El Paso facility, bids due July 13, 2026) and IFB HHS0018082 (Lufkin facility, bids due October 23, 2026). School districts in Georgia including Gwinnett County (IWQ 140229, quotes due October 19, 2026) and Burke County Public Schools (solicitation due June 5, 2026) have included canned vegetables and tomato products in comprehensive school nutrition procurement. Bids remain firm for 30 to 90 days post-award, with delivery typically required within 7 days of order or within 30 days of purchase order issuance for full-load acquisitions. Most jurisdictions award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder per line item or as a comprehensive contract at the issuing authority's discretion.