UNSPSC 50471600: Canned or jarred organic asparagus

The type of organic vegetable known as organic asparagus that has been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50471600 Canned or jarred organic asparagus, a Class code, covers shelf-stable canned and jarred vegetable products that state and local governments procure for institutional food service — primarily state-supported living centers, correctional facilities, school nutrition programs, and senior services. Recent solicitations show purchasing offices acquiring canned vegetables as line items within broader food-supply contracts rather than organic asparagus as a standalone commodity; the code appears to sit within larger institutional food procurement activity where canned or jarred vegetables are specified alongside proteins, grains, dairy, and consumable supplies. Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Oregon Department of Corrections, Georgia school districts (Ben Hill County Schools, Burke County Public Schools), Gwinnett County (Georgia) Senior Services, Illinois state facilities, and other state agencies issue the underlying solicitations as IFBs or informal written quotes, typically bundling dozens to hundreds of line items into single awards.

Activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has posted multiple IFBs for food and consumable products to state supported living centers (Lufkin and El Paso facilities) throughout 2026, with bids due in June, August, and October; the Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued IFB 304T-26-300CF for cafeteria food products across five geographic warehouse areas with response due May 4, 2026. In Georgia, Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issued IWQ 140229 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (canned proteins, vegetables, soups) due October 19, 2026; Ben Hill County Schools requested bids on a comprehensive food procurement due June 15, 2026; and Burke County Public Schools sought bids on school nutrition products due June 5, 2026. Oregon Department of Corrections posted a bid for approximately 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes due June 19, 2026, with a prior purchase at $13.75 per case. Illinois and other states show lighter recent activity. Delivery is typically F.O.B. Destination within 7 to 72 hours of order receipt, with vendors required to provide three references, insurance documentation, and compliance certifications (E-Verify, debarment, non-collusion). Pricing is evaluated on a per-unit or per-case basis, and awards often go to lowest responsive and responsible bidders per line item.