UNSPSC 50601600: Frozen Non GMO asparagus

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO asparagus that has been frozen 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 50601600 Frozen Non GMO asparagus is a Class code covering shelf-stable and frozen vegetable products procured by state and local agencies for food service, institutional feeding, and community nutrition programs. State and local buyers under this code include county government purchasing divisions, state departments managing food supply contracts, and school district food service operations. The work solicited spans the full procurement cycle — informal quotes for small-volume purchases, formal sealed bids for multi-year supply agreements, and line-item food sourcing for district-wide school lunch and breakfast programs. Buyers specify product standards including USDA compliance, domestic sourcing preferences, nutritional attributes such as whole-grain or low-sodium formulations, and delivery logistics including temperature control, stock rotation, and tight receipt windows for institutional feeding.

Recent activity appears concentrated in Georgia. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners posted an informal written quote (IWQ) on October 13, 2026 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items across 35 line items, with quotes due October 19, 2026 and delivery required within 72 hours to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center. The State of Georgia issued a formal bid on May 15, 2026 for food, supplies, and other kitchen products with a June 22, 2026 response date. Early County Board of Education solicited line-by-line bids on May 11, 2026 for approximately 300+ food items supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with bids due June 8, 2026, a contract period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, and an award timeline of approximately 60 days after bid opening. All Georgia solicitations emphasize F.O.B. Destination delivery, compliance with federal and state worker verification requirements on larger contracts, and award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.