UNSPSC 50586740: Non GMO merlin corn

The variety of Non GMO corn known as Non GMO merlin corn. 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 50586740 Non GMO merlin corn is a Commodity code. State and local governments procure produce and food products under this code, including fresh vegetables, grains, and specialty food items for institutional food service operations. Recent opportunities show school districts, county recreation agencies, and healthcare coalitions sourcing produce and food supplies through RFP, RFQ, and ITN processes. The issuing bodies include independent school districts (Early County Board of Education), county recreation departments (Collier County), state procurement offices (State of Georgia), and healthcare-focused purchasing coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition). Scope of work ranges from fresh fruits and vegetables meeting food-safety standards to USDA-compliant products for school lunch and breakfast programs, with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives where specified. Vendors must comply with health and food-safety regulations, maintain appropriate insurance ($500,000 to $1,000,000 general liability depending on contract size), and provide documentation of product freshness, stock rotation, and HACCP compliance.

Recent activity spans Florida, Georgia, and multi-state reach. The Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division issued an ITN (Solicitation 258360) on October 8, 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park, with proposals due March 6, 2025 and a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points. Early County Board of Education posted line-by-line food bids (Solicitation PE55045NONST2027000000006) on May 11, 2026 with a June 8, 2026 response date, covering 300+ food items and dairy products for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools, with contract term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and renewal options. Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals (Solicitation SP0040000017708) due August 21, 2026 for the 2026-2027 contract period. The State of Georgia issued a general food, supplies, and kitchen products bid (Solicitation PE55645NONST2026000000009) due June 22, 2026. The code shows moderate recent activity across institutional food service channels, with school districts representing the most active segment.