UNSPSC 50593221: Dried Non GMO earlivee corn

The variety of Non GMO corn known as Non GMO earlivee corn that has been dried for preservation. 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 50593221 Dried Non GMO Earlivee Corn, a Commodity code, represents a narrow product category that state and local governments source primarily through institutional food service and school nutrition procurement. Recent solicitations show the code is being tagged for general grocery and food service contracting that spans fresh produce, prepared meals, and bulk food commodity acquisition across school districts, county health agencies, and municipal nutrition programs. The work involves sourcing compliant agricultural commodities for National School Lunch Program operations, congregate senior meal programs, and institutional dining facilities, with heavy emphasis on Buy American domestic-content requirements, nutritional compliance, allergen controls, and HACCP food-safety protocols.

State and local issuing bodies pursuing this code include school districts (Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia, Pascagoula-Gautier School District in Mississippi, Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut), county commissions and health authorities (Hillsborough County in Florida, Texas Health and Human Services Commission), and municipal procurement offices. Recent activity spans the Southeast and extends into Texas and Connecticut. Representative solicitations include Bridgeport's RFQ for over 1,100 grocery line items due June 30, 2026, supporting school breakfast and lunch service with firm pricing through June 2027; Hancock County's IFB for over 200 fresh produce line items (multiple apple and berry varieties, cruciferous and root vegetables, specialty fruits) due June 26, 2026, for the 2026-27 school year; and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB for food and consumable products at the El Paso State Supported Living Center due July 11, 2026, with a prior-period baseline of $1.5 million and contract term through August 31, 2027. Hillsborough County's ITB for senior meal preparation and delivery services (due June 25, 2026) carries an estimated three-year value of $17,832,659.90 and requires HIPAA compliance and comprehensive liability coverage. All solicitations enforce firm fixed pricing, prepaid freight, and 24-to-48-hour emergency delivery capability.