UNSPSC 50585002: Non GMO burgundy okra

The variety of Non GMO okra known as Non GMO burgundy okra. 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 50585002 Non GMO burgundy okra, a Commodity code, describes a single produce item that state and local governments buy through institutional food service procurement, particularly for school nutrition programs serving child breakfast and lunch initiatives. The recent solicitations show that burgundy okra—like other specialty vegetables—appears within much larger fresh produce contracts that bundle dozens or hundreds of line items; it is not procured in isolation. School districts and state agencies solicit fresh produce on annual cycles to support child nutrition compliance with USDA meal patterns, emphasizing domestic sourcing, whole-grain and low-sodium options, and products free of artificial additives when budgets and vendor availability permit. The issuing bodies are primarily independent school districts of varying size, county school systems, and state departments, with occasional activity from regional cooperatives managing multi-district procurement.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia, Texas, and Missouri. Representative opportunities include the Early County Board of Education's line-by-line food bid due June 8, 2026, for roughly 300 food items across three schools; Northside Independent School District's RFP 2026-048 due May 7, 2026, for fresh produce delivery across 137 campuses in the San Antonio area; the State of Georgia's Invitation for Bid #4 2027-2026 for fresh produce due May 27, 2026; the Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative covering 30 districts across Georgia with estimated annual spending of approximately $5.5 million combined, due March 4, 2026; and the Muscogee County School District's ITB 26-017 for roughly 60 produce line items including fresh fruits, vegetables, and eggs due April 27, 2026. Contracts typically run July 1 through June 30 the following year, with firm pricing for the full term subject to occasional redetermination provisions keyed to USDA Agricultural Marketing Service or Consumer Price Index data. Vendors must maintain HACCP certification, carry $1 million or greater general liability insurance, demonstrate Buy American compliance, and comply with E-Verify and food safety traceability requirements; awards often go to the lowest responsive bidder on a line-item basis, permitting multiple vendors per district.