UNSPSC 50594115: Dried Non GMO oregano

The variety of Non GMO herbs known as Non GMO oregano 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 50594115 Dried Non GMO oregano is a Commodity code covering specialty dried herbs and spice ingredients used in institutional food service operations across state and local agencies. Recent state and local procurements under this code focus on bulk food supply for correctional facilities, state-supported living centers, senior services programs, and other institutional kitchens where shelf-stable ingredients anchor meal preparation. The work involves supplying dried herbs and seasonings as part of larger food service grocery contracts that encompass proteins, produce, dairy, prepared entrees, and consumable serviceware. Issuing bodies include state health and human services departments, county purchasing offices, and state correctional authorities sourcing food for multiple facilities and warehouse distribution points. Suppliers typically quote firm fixed unit pricing on detailed line-item sheets specifying exact manufacturers, pack sizes, and quantities with no substitutions permitted; delivery occurs to central warehouses or individual facility receiving docks on fixed schedules with FOB Destination and inside delivery required.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Georgia. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued multiple IFBs in August 2026 for food service groceries at Mexia State Supported Living Center (HHS0017799 and HHS0017798, both due August 25, 2026) and in June 2026 for El Paso State Supported Living Center (HHS0017449, due July 13, 2026), with historical contract values ranging from $160,500 to $1.5 million annually. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, through the Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division, issued IFB 304T26300CF in May 2026 for cafeteria food products across five geographic warehouse distribution areas with an extended response deadline of May 4, 2026. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners in Georgia posted IWQ 140229 in October 2026 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including oregano and other dried seasonings for the Department of Community Services (due October 19, 2026). The State of Illinois and State of Georgia also posted quarterly and annual food supply solicitations in mid-2026 with limited scope detail available. Response times are typically three to six weeks from posting, with pre-bid questions due one to two weeks before bid deadline, and delivery windows compressed to 72 hours when possible or within seven days as standard.