UNSPSC 50486401: Ailsa craig tomato purees

The variety of tomates known as ailsa craig tomatoes which have been pureed.

UNSPSC 50486401 Ailsa craig tomato purees (Commodity) covers canned tomato products purchased by state and local governments for institutional food service, though recent activity shows the code capturing a broader range of canned and shelf-stable food products than the narrow commodity name suggests. State and local issuing bodies procuring under this code include state health and human services agencies operating state supported living centers and hospitals, state corrections departments, county social services and senior programs, school districts, and state procurement offices aggregating demand across multiple facilities. The work involves purchasing pre-packaged, shelf-stable food items including canned tomatoes meeting USDA Grade B or better standards, along with complementary canned proteins, vegetables, fruits, and condiments; vendors must ensure FDA/USDA compliance, proper labeling with country of origin and code dating, minimum shelf-life guarantees typically of 12 months at delivery, and sodium or nutritional specifications where mandated. Delivery is consistently F.O.B. Destination with transportation included in quoted pricing, and orders typically require fulfillment within 7 to 30 days of purchase order issuance with recurring or quarterly replenishment cycles.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has posted multiple IFBs for consumables and food products serving state supported living centers in Lufkin and El Paso (IFB HHS0017449, due July 13, 2026, with prior monetary value of $1.5 million; IFB HHS0018082, due October 23, 2026; and IFB HHS0017872, due August 25, 2026), with the El Paso solicitation noting a maximum potential contract value of $4.5 million over three years. The Oregon Department of Corrections solicited approximately 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes (S2910000017145, due June 19, 2026, with prior purchase at $13.75 per case) and the State of Oregon solicited potatoes (S2910000017460, due July 27, 2026, though details are limited). Georgia activity includes Gwinnett County's informal written quote for 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (IWQ 140229, due October 19, 2026) and Ben Hill County Schools' comprehensive food bid covering multiple categories with deliveries to four school sites (IFB #26271, due June 15, 2026). Illinois has posted a quarterly food order (FY-27 IVHQ, due June 26, 2026). Vendor qualification requirements typically include three references for similar contracts, documentation of years in business, staffing capacity, emergency contacts, and compliance certifications including E-Verify, debarment, and suspension status; contracts are generally awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, though some procurements evaluate on best value including past performance tracked through state systems.