UNSPSC 50486227: Yellow straightneck squash purees

The variety of summer squashes and summer pumpkins known as yellow straightneck squash which have been pureed.

UNSPSC 50486227 Yellow straightneck squash purees is a Commodity code that represents one product line within a broader family of state and local food procurement. Recent solicitations under and near this code show that state and local governments buy prepared and shelf-stable food products—including canned vegetables, processed fruits, pureed items, and related food service supplies—for institutional food service operations including state supported living centers, correctional facilities, school nutrition programs, and senior services centers. The issuing bodies are predominantly state health and human services departments, state correctional agencies, county governments, and school districts. Work solicited includes bulk food sourcing (often hundreds of line items per procurement), delivery logistics to multiple facility locations, compliance with USDA grading standards and FDA/USDA labeling, temperature and shelf-life management, and vendor performance tracking through state systems.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has posted multiple IFBs for consumable foods at state supported living centers—notably HHS0018082 (Lufkin facility, due October 23, 2026) and HHS0017449 (El Paso facility, due July 13, 2026)—with prior historical contract value of $1.5 million annually and potential multi-year totals reaching $4.5 million. Gwinnett County, Georgia issued IWQ 140229 (due October 19, 2026) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food products delivered to a senior services center. Ben Hill County Schools in Georgia and Burke County Public Schools also posted school nutrition food bids in May–June 2026. The Oregon Department of Corrections solicited 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes (June 19, 2026 deadline) with a prior comparable purchase at $13.75 per case. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice posted IFB 304T-26-300CF for cafeteria food products across multiple distribution points (May 4, 2026 response deadline, extended from April 21). Illinois issued a quarterly food order solicitation (FY-27 IVHQ, due June 26, 2026). Responses are typically due within seven to thirty days of posting, F.O.B. Destination pricing is standard, and delivery is commonly required within seven days of order or at specified intervals.