UNSPSC 50561550: Non GMO lady apple purees

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO lady apples which have been pureed

UNSPSC 50561550 Non GMO lady apple purees, a Commodity code, captures canned and shelf-stable apple products that state and local governments procure for institutional food service, though recent solicitations under this code show broader apple-product sourcing spanning canned applesauce, dried apple crisps, and fresh apple varieties for school nutrition programs and correctional facilities. State and local issuing bodies pursuing apple products and related fruit purchases span school districts of all sizes (from small rural systems to large urban districts), state corrections departments, state health and human services agencies operating residential facilities, and county boards of education. The procurement methods vary—ITBs and IFBs predominate for commodity purchasing by correctional and health agencies, while RFPs and RFQs are common among school districts conducting broader food service competitions. Evaluation typically prioritizes lowest responsive and responsible bid, compliance with USDA commodity and nutritional standards, product quality, and vendor performance history, with contract periods commonly running one school or fiscal year with renewal options.

Geographic activity clusters in the South and Pacific Northwest, with the most recent opportunities posted from Oregon (Oregon Department of Corrections, two ITBs for canned applesauce in May and July 2026 due June 2 and July 31, totaling approximately 1,900 to 4,760 cases), Texas (school districts and state health agencies across multiple regions), Georgia (Hancock County Board of Education, Douglas County School System, Muscogee County School District, Liberty County Board of Education, and Savannah-Chatham County Public School System pursuing fresh produce and eggs), and Connecticut (City of Bridgeport Board of Education nutrition center). School nutrition procurement dominates the recent activity, with fruit products routinely embedded in larger master grocery or food supply contracts spanning 100+ line items; standalone apple or fruit solicitations are less common, with the Oregon applesauce bids (ITB S-29100-00017453 and S2910000016975) representing the nearest direct match to the code's nominal scope. Austin Independent School District's RFP for dried fruit bars and apple crisps (27RFP004, due July 16, 2026) and Hancock County Board of Education's fresh produce IFB (due June 26, 2026) involving multiple apple varieties show schools sourcing apple products within broader produce competitions. Buy American and domestic-content preferences are standard across school and state facility procurements, with most jurisdictions requiring 51% domestic agricultural commodities in processed products; Oregon applies a combined 10% preference for goods fabricated in-state and vendors headquartered in Oregon. Pricing is nearly always firm and fixed for the contract period, with delivery FOB destination and all transportation prepaid by vendors; historical pricing for canned applesauce hovers around $21.80–$21.84 per case based on recent Oregon awards.