UNSPSC 50581807: Non GMO black gram beans

The variety of Non GMO beans known as Non GMO black gram beans. This means that they are produced without the use of methods that genetically modify organisms by means that are not possible under natural conditions. Such methods include cell fusion, microencapsulation and macro-encapsulation, and recombinant DNA technology (including gene deletion, gene doubling, introducing a foreign gene, and changing the positions of genes when achieved by recombinant DNA technology).

Traditional methods of breeding, conjugation, fermentation, hybridization, in vitro fertilization, or tissue culture are considered to be non-GMO.

UNSPSC 50581807 Non GMO black gram beans is a Commodity code that does not reflect the actual procurement activity captured in recent state and local opportunities. The recent solicitations tagged under this code cover fresh produce, eggs, and comprehensive grocery items for school nutrition programs, child nutrition services, and institutional food operations — not legumes or bean products. Georgia and Texas school districts dominate the recent opportunity list, soliciting produce through RFPs, IFBs, and ITBs with response dates spanning February through June 2026. State departments of education, county school districts, and independent school districts in Georgia (Glynn, Liberty, Muscogee, Savannah-Chatham, Bulloch, Douglas, Early), Texas (Northside Independent, McAllen Independent, Austin Independent), Missouri (Rockwood R-VI), and Florida (Hillsborough County) are the primary issuing bodies. Representative recent solicitations include Early County Board of Education (RFP, due June 8, 2026) seeking line-by-line bids for 300+ food items including produce, dairy, meats, and paper supplies for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs; Northside Independent School District in San Antonio (RFP 2026-048, due May 7, 2026) requesting fresh produce compliant with USDA Child Nutrition standards for delivery to all campuses five days per week; Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa (RFP, due March 11, 2026) procuring specialty fruits and vegetables for the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program at approximately 18 elementary schools; and Bulloch County School District (IFP, due May 4, 2026) seeking locally-grown produce within 200 miles supporting a Farm to School program.

The code as currently classified bears no meaningful relationship to the work actually being purchased. School districts are soliciting fresh produce (fruits, vegetables, leafy greens, berries, citrus, root vegetables), eggs, dairy, meats, poultry, seafood, breads meeting USDA whole-grain standards, and ancillary food service supplies — not non-GMO black gram beans or specialty legumes. Estimated contract values reach into the millions (the GEC Buying Cooperative procurement for 30 Georgia districts spans approximately $5.5 million; Hillsborough County's FFVP contract is budgeted at $600,000). Vendors must meet HACCP certification, Buy American compliance, general liability insurance ($500,000 to $2,000,000 depending on district), domestic sourcing preferences where applicable, and food safety documentation. The activity is heavily concentrated in institutional food service procurement for K–12 education, with secondary solicitations from state agencies (Georgia and Texas) for general food and produce supply. If pursuing opportunities under this code number, verify the actual solicitation documents for scope alignment; the UNSPSC code assignment does not accurately describe current market demand.