UNSPSC 50585005: Non GMO mammoth spineless long pod okra

The variety of Non GMO okra known as Non GMO mammoth spineless long pod 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 50585005 Non GMO mammoth spineless long pod okra, a Commodity code, represents a narrow product line within fresh produce procurement for state and local school nutrition programs, though the recent opportunities block shows minimal direct solicitation for okra specifically. Instead, school districts and state agencies are procuring broad fresh produce categories—apples, bananas, peppers, broccoli, carrots, leafy greens, tomatoes, and eggs—as part of comprehensive child nutrition contracts. State and local issuing bodies in this space are predominantly school districts (Early County Board of Education, Northside Independent School District, Hillsborough County Public Schools, Bulloch County School District, Rockwood School District, Liberty County Board of Education, Muscogee County School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Glynn County Board of Education, McAllen Independent School District, Austin Independent School District, and Douglas County School System) supported by state procurement offices and cooperative purchasing vehicles (the GEC Buying Cooperative serves 30 Georgia districts). School districts consistently issue RFPs, RFQs, and ITBs for multi-year fresh produce supply contracts aligned with the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, often bundling produce with non-food items, dairy, grains, and prepared foods.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Texas, with secondary activity in Florida, Missouri, and nationally across school districts managing child nutrition services. Representative solicitations include Early County Board of Education's RFP for fresh produce and eggs due June 8, 2026 (serving the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs across three schools with domestic sourcing preferences and low-sodium/whole-grain emphasis), Northside Independent School District's RFP 2026-048 for fresh produce due May 7, 2026 (fourth-largest Texas system covering 127 campuses with USDA Specialty Crops Terminal Markets pricing adjustment and Texas-grown preference), Hillsborough County Public Schools' RFP 26039RFPDST for the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program due March 11, 2026 (18 elementary schools, cost-plus fixed-fee structure, $600,000 estimated annual budget), Bulloch County School District's IFP for locally-grown produce due May 4, 2026 (24-item farm-to-school procurement sourcing within 200 miles), and Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative due March 4, 2026 (30 districts across two Georgia areas, approximately $5.5 million combined annual spend with cost-plus-net pricing). Buy American provisions, HACCP certification, liability insurance ($500,000 to $2 million minimums), and E-Verify compliance are standard requirements across jurisdictions. Okra as a standalone commodity sees minimal dedicated procurement; suppliers pursuing school nutrition business should position fresh produce portfolios within broader category bundles rather than single-item specialization.