UNSPSC 50601603: Frozen Non GMO giant mammoth asparagus

The variety of Non GMO asparagus known as Non GMO giant mammoth asparagus that have 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 50601603 Frozen Non GMO giant mammoth asparagus is a Commodity code that in practice covers shelf-stable and fresh food procurement for state and local institutional dining, including school cafeterias, senior centers, and county social services. Recent solicitations frame the work as line-by-line food bidding for multiyear supply contracts, with state and local buyers specifying quality standards, delivery logistics, temperature control, and product composition — including domestic sourcing preferences, whole-grain specifications, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives. Issuing bodies span county purchasing offices, state departments, and school district procurement teams. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, the State of Georgia, and school districts have posted recent opportunities under or related to this code; Early County Board of Education emphasizes National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program compliance across three schools with approximately 300+ food items plus non-food and paper cleaning supplies in scope.

Geographic activity centers on Georgia, where Gwinnett County (requesting approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable products for the Department of Community Services, informal written quotes, response due October 19, 2026), the State of Georgia (requesting bids on food, supplies, and other kitchen products, June 22, 2026), and Early County Board of Education (requesting line-by-line bids for food and non-food items for three schools, bids due June 8, 2026) have all posted recent solicitations. Contracts typically run one year with renewal or extension options; award is made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a unit-cost basis, with pricing firm for 15 days from award and subject to escalation or de-escalation on a six-month basis when supported by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service or Consumer Price Index data. Vendors must provide references, comply with Buy American and E-Verify requirements, maintain liability insurance and HACCP documentation, and allow piggybacking by other school districts on identical terms.