UNSPSC 50601836: Frozen Non GMO marrow beans

The variety of Non GMO beans known as Non GMO marrow 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 50601836 Frozen Non GMO marrow beans is a Commodity code covering shelf-stable and frozen legumes purchased by state and local governments, primarily through county purchasing departments, state foodservice divisions, and school districts for cafeteria and senior-services meal programs. The work solicited under this code involves supplying pre-packaged frozen beans and related legume products to institutional foodservice operations, with delivery requirements, temperature and quality specifications, and compliance with USDA procurement standards. Issuing bodies include county commissioners' offices (notably Gwinnett County, Georgia), state agency purchasing divisions, and boards of education. School districts dominate recent activity, particularly in Georgia, where districts emphasize domestic sourcing, whole-grain and low-sodium formulations, and products without artificial additives as part of National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program compliance.

Recent opportunities show Georgia as the primary sourcing region. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners posted an informal written quote (IWQ) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items for the Department of Community Services (response due October 19, 2026), which included frozen beans and other canned proteins alongside rice, pasta, sauces, and vegetables; delivery was required within 72 hours of order receipt to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center by December 7, 2026, with F.O.B. Destination terms and inside delivery. Early County Board of Education solicited line-by-line bids for 300+ food items supporting the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs (bids due June 8, 2026), with emphasis on domestic sourcing, price firmness for 15 days post-award, escalation reviewed on six-month intervals, and $500,000 general liability insurance requirements. The State of Georgia also posted a statewide food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid in May 2026 (due June 22, 2026), though detailed scope was contained in an attached solicitation document. All recent opportunities require new, properly labeled items in undamaged condition, E-Verify compliance for contracts exceeding applicable thresholds, and compliance with federal worker verification requirements.