UNSPSC 50112215: Non gmo specialty meat, processed without additions

Products (e.g, dog) from a single species not of the Class Aves and other than beef, bison, boar, deer, frog, goat, horse, lamb, land snail, llama, pork, rabbit, snake, turtle, or veal, these products have been grown, and harvested in a manner that qualifies them to be certified as Non GMO.

UNSPSC 50112215 Non-GMO specialty meat, processed without additions is a Commodity code that state and local governments procure primarily through school nutrition services for meal preparation and student consumption. Recent solicitations show school districts sourcing non-GMO and locally raised protein products—ground beef, poultry, pork, and specialty cuts—often with certifications for animal welfare, grassfed standards, or HACCP compliance, and occasionally combining these specialty meats with broader food service contracts that include commodity items, fresh produce, and processed foods. The issuing bodies are predominantly independent school districts and consolidated school systems across multiple states, with occasional participation by state health agencies purchasing for institutional facilities. School nutrition procurement under this code emphasizes alignment with farm-to-school initiatives, domestic sourcing preferences, and low-sodium or additive-free formulations, reflecting district priorities around student health and local economic development.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Missouri, with additional solicitation activity in Texas. Representative opportunities include Bulloch County School District's RFP for fresh locally raised and processed protein (beef, pork, poultry raised and processed within 200 miles) due May 4, 2026, requiring American Grassfed Certification and G.A.P. 5-Step Animal Welfare Standards Certification with monthly deliveries July through March across fourteen schools; Garland Independent School District's farm-to-school RFP for local meats and produce due July 23, 2026; and Cherokee County School District's RFP for chicken processing services due June 11, 2026. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued an IFB for supplemental food and consumables (including proteins) to state hospitals and supported living centers statewide with a maximum potential contract value of $4,500,000 over three years and a response date of March 19, 2026. Contracts typically run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options, firm fixed pricing for the initial term, and evaluation weighting that prioritizes price alongside quality, local sourcing, and service capabilities.