UNSPSC 50586600: Non GMO yams

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO yams. 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 50586600 Non GMO yams is a Class code covering specialty produce procurement by state and local governments, though recent opportunities under this code span a broader range of food and beverage services rather than non-GMO yams specifically. State and local buyers use this classification for food-service contracts that include fresh produce alongside other ingredients and supplies. The issuing bodies include county parks and recreation departments, school districts, healthcare coalitions, and state procurement offices. Collier County Board of County Commissioners is soliciting food concession services across multiple park venues via an Invitation to Negotiate; Early County Board of Education is requesting line-by-line bids for approximately 300+ food items supporting the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs; and Marion Health Care Coalition is seeking produce vendors for the 2026-2027 contract period. School districts and county government appear as the primary repeat buyers in recent activity, with contracts spanning three-year terms and annual renewal options common across opportunities.

Geographic spread includes Florida (Collier County), Georgia (Marion Health Care Coalition and Early County Board of Education), and statewide procurement (State of Georgia). Collier County's North Collier Regional Park Food Services solicitation (ITN, due March 6, 2025) emphasizes vendor qualifications, menu variety, food-safety compliance, and local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points; the vendor must open within 30 days of approval and carry $1,000,000 commercial general liability insurance. Early County Board of Education's FY27 Food Bid (due June 8, 2026) requires domestic sourcing, whole-grain and low-sodium options, USDA 2024 Final Rule compliance for bread products, and HACCP plans; bid prices remain firm for 15 days and escalation requests are considered only on a six-month basis with documentation. Marion Health Care Coalition's produce procurement (due August 21, 2026) covers fresh fruits and vegetables with seasonal pricing adjustments. The State of Georgia issued a broader food, supplies, and kitchen products bid (due June 22, 2026) with scope, pricing, and set-asides detailed in the full solicitation document.