UNSPSC 50111720: Non gmo mixed species meat, minimally processed with additions

Products from two or more species of animal (e.g, a turducken), including those that are sliced or diced, these products have been grown, and harvested in a manner that qualifies them to be certified as Non GMO.

UNSPSC 50111720 Non gmo mixed species meat, minimally processed with additions is a Commodity code capturing fresh and frozen protein products—beef, pork, poultry, and specialty meats—that state and local school nutrition services procure for meal programs. School districts across the Southeast are the primary buyers under this code, soliciting both commodity and local-source protein through RFPs and IFBs. The work includes ground beef, poultry (chicken wings, drumsticks, breast, thighs, whole birds), pork sausage and ham, processed items such as meat patties and crumbles, and specialty products like General Tso chicken and BBQ turkey, with vendors expected to meet HACCP compliance, food safety certification, nutritional standards including sodium limits and whole-grain percentages, and allergen controls. School districts also contract for chicken processing services and USDA commodity product processing—converting raw commodity proteins into fully cooked, packaged products ready for meal service. Recent solicitations emphasize local sourcing preferences, farm-to-school programs with 200-mile geographic limits, and American Grassfed or G.A.P. animal welfare certifications. Most contracts run July through June fiscal years with firm fixed pricing for 12 months, though districts permit midterm adjustments of 5 to 10 percent when supported by manufacturer price increases or verified market data. Evaluation prioritizes price (typically 30–50 points) alongside product quality, availability, service capabilities, and alignment with nutritional and sourcing requirements.

School districts in Georgia, Missouri, and Texas dominate recent activity. Notable recent opportunities include Garland Independent School District's farm-to-school RFP (response due July 23, 2026) for local produce and meats; Cherokee County School District's chicken processing RFP (closed June 11, 2026); Bulloch County School District's local protein RFP (closed May 4, 2026) seeking beef, pork, and poultry from vendors within 200 miles, with 11,200 students across fourteen schools and monthly deliveries July through March; DeKalb County School District's USDA product processing ITB 26-729 (closed March 31, 2026) for fully-cooked meat, poultry, turkey, and cheese products; Henry County Schools' competitive bid (closed May 4, 2026) for food items across 52 school locations; and Rockwood R-VI School District's dual grocery solicitations (April 29, 2026) covering approximately 200 NOI and 900+ line items. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission procured supplemental food and consumables statewide serving state hospitals and supported living centers under IFB HHS0016792 (maximum value $4.5 million over three years, with a revised deadline of March 19, 2026). Geographic concentration reflects Georgia school districts' aggressive farm-to-school initiatives and ongoing school nutrition expansion across the Southeast and Missouri.