UNSPSC 50476604: Canned or jarred organic big max squash

The variety of organic winter squashes and winter pumpkins known as organic big max squash that has been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50476604 Canned or jarred organic big max squash is a Commodity code that captures state and local procurement of processed vegetables in shelf-stable packaging for institutional food service. Recent solicitations under this code show that state and local governments—particularly school districts, corrections agencies, and health and human services facilities—source canned and jarred produce as part of broader food-supply contracts serving large populations. The work solicited spans weekly or quarterly food orders, annual grocery procurement, and specialized institutional meal programs; for example, the State of Illinois issued an RFQ for quarterly weekly food orders to the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy (due February 24, 2026), and the Oregon Department of Corrections issued an ITB for approximately 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes to supply its Central Distribution Center in Salem (due February 9, 2026). Issuing bodies include state departments managing corrections and human services, school nutrition programs ranging from small county systems to large urban districts, and state-operated facilities. The code shows activity across multiple states, with prominent recent solicitations originating from Oregon, Illinois, Texas, and Georgia, though the broader opportunity block reveals procurement activity also in Missouri and Virginia.

The geographic spread of recent opportunities spans the Pacific Northwest (Oregon), the Midwest (Illinois and Missouri), Texas, and the Southeast (Georgia), with school districts representing the dominant issuing body. Representative recent solicitations include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products to supply the HHSC El Paso State Supported Living Center (response due July 13, 2026, with historical monthly value of $1.5 million for the prior contract year); the Oregon Department of Corrections ITB S2910000016089 for tomato paste (bid closing March 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM PST); and multiple school district food-supply RFPs such as Liberty County Board of Education's IFB for food products (sealed bids due April 29, 2026 at 9:00 AM) and Muscogee County School District's ITB 26-017 for produce and related items (bids due April 27, 2026). Contracts typically run July to June (aligned with school-year and fiscal cycles), with initial terms of one year and renewal options ranging from two to four additional one-year periods. Buy American provisions, USDA compliance, HACCP certification, and product-specification adherence (including sodium limits, shelf-life minimums, and domestic agricultural content) are standard requirements across jurisdictions.