UNSPSC 50467001: Baechukimchis

A type of Kimchi that is made with pickled cabbage as the main ingredient. After preserved in salt, wash it well and add several condiments depending on preference to complete.

UNSPSC 50467001 Baechukimchis, a Commodity code, covers prepared and shelf-stable fermented vegetable products that state and local governments procure as components of institutional food service. Recent opportunities show this code being applied inconsistently across school nutrition programs, correctional facilities, state supported living centers, senior services, and state hospital systems. The scope spans prepared foods for canteen and campus operations, weekly and quarterly food order fulfillment, and comprehensive institutional grocery procurement. Issuing bodies include state health and human services agencies (Texas HHS Commission, Illinois state procurement), state correctional departments (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Department of Criminal Justice), county school districts (Ben Hill County Schools, Burke County Public Schools in Georgia; Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners), and state nutrition programs serving seniors and vulnerable populations. The work involves competitive sealed bidding under IFB and IWQ (informal written quote) notice types, with vendors required to meet USDA grade standards, FDA compliance, shelf-life minimums, proper labeling, and often Buy American Act provisions or state preference eligibility.

Recent opportunities cluster in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon. Representative solicitations include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products at the El Paso State Supported Living Center (bids due July 13, 2026; prior fiscal year value $1.5 million); IFB HHS0018082 for consumables at the Lufkin State Supported Living Center (bids due October 23, 2026); Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners' IWQ 140229 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, and vegetables for senior services (quotes due October 19, 2026); Oregon Department of Corrections' bid for approximately 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes with 5% preference for Oregon-fabricated goods and resident bidders (bids due June 19, 2026; prior purchase $13.75 per case); and Ben Hill County Schools' comprehensive school nutrition food bid encompassing fresh and frozen produce, proteins, dairy, and kitchen supplies for four schools (bids due June 15, 2026). Contract terms typically run 12 months with renewal options; delivery requirements range from 72 hours to 30 days; and pricing is evaluated on a lowest-responsive-and-responsible or best-value basis with firm fixed rates for initial periods and subsequent adjustments tied to third-party market indices such as USDA Agricultural Marketing Service or Consumer Price Index.