UNSPSC 50601806: Frozen Non GMO black beans

The variety of Non GMO beans known as Non GMO black beans 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 50601806 Frozen Non GMO black beans is a Commodity code covering frozen specialty legumes and bean products procured by state and local school nutrition programs and institutional food services. State and local governments buy frozen beans—particularly non-GMO varieties—as part of broader school meal provisioning, where they function as protein and grain components within larger food service contracts. The code sees activity primarily from school districts and state education agencies acquiring frozen beans as line items within comprehensive food supply solicitations. Early County Board of Education, Rockwood R-VI School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, and Dallas Independent School District have all recently solicited food products that include beans and legumes alongside fresh produce, dairy, meats, and prepared entrees to support National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program operations.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Missouri. The Douglas County School System (Georgia) issued an RFP for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 school districts across two geographic areas, with approximately $5.5 million in combined estimated annual spending, while Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri) solicited over 900 grocery line items for the 2026–2027 school year with bids due April 29, 2026, and Dallas ISD (Texas) posted an RFP for various food products on February 22, 2026, with response due April 2, 2026. The Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an RFP for line-by-line food bids on May 11, 2026, with bids due June 8, 2026, covering approximately 300 food items across multiple categories; frozen beans would likely qualify as one line item within that broader procurement. City Schools of Decatur (Georgia) posted an IFB for frozen foods and grocery items on April 16, 2026, with bids due May 15, 2026. The State of Georgia itself issued solicitations for food supplies (May 15, 2026, due June 22, 2026) and fresh produce (IFB #4, due May 27, 2026). All school district opportunities emphasize HACCP compliance, Buy American provisions, domestic sourcing preferences, and firm pricing for contract terms typically running July 1 through June 30 with renewal options.