UNSPSC 50476201: Canned or jarred organic boston marrow squash

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

UNSPSC 50476201 Canned or jarred organic boston marrow squash is a Commodity code that sees active procurement across state and local jurisdictions, though recent solicitations tagged under this code predominantly source a broader range of canned and fresh food products rather than the specific organic squash variety. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under this code include school districts (primary buyers for child nutrition programs), state departments of corrections, state health and human services agencies operating residential facilities, and county school systems. School nutrition programs represent the most consistent buyer base, with multiple districts issuing quarterly or annual food service contracts that include canned vegetables among dozens or hundreds of line items. State-supported living centers, correctional facilities, and institutional food service operations also procure canned produce regularly as part of larger food-supply contracts.

Recent procurement activity concentrates in the Southeast and Midwest regions. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has issued multiple invitations for food and consumable products serving state hospitals and supported living centers statewide, with the most recent (IFB HHS0017449, due July 13, 2026) covering food and consumable products for the El Paso State Supported Living Center with prior-period value of $1.5 million and historical contract value up to $4.5 million over three years. School districts across Georgia, Missouri, and Virginia are actively soliciting for annual food supply contracts—Ben Hill County Schools (IFB #26271, due June 15, 2026), Rockwood R-VI School District (multiple grocery procurements due April 29, 2026), and Fairfax County Public Schools (IFB 2000004323, due April 27, 2026)—with line-item counts ranging from 200 to 900 items and contract values often exceeding several million dollars annually. The Oregon Department of Corrections has solicited for canned tomatoes (approximately 7,616 cases, due February 9, 2026, and June 19, 2026) at historical prices of $13.75 to $14.30 per case. Illinois Veterans Homes and state facilities issue regular weekly or quarterly food orders as RFQs or brand-specific procurement vehicles. The scope of these opportunities extends well beyond any single commodity—most require bidders to respond to minimum thresholds (often 76–95 percent of line items) and include fresh, frozen, prepared, and dry goods alongside canned vegetables. Recent contracts emphasize Buy American compliance, USDA grade standards, sodium restrictions, and HACCP certification requirements.