UNSPSC 50602001: Frozen Non GMO broccolini

The variety of Non GMO broccoli known as Non GMO broccolini 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 50602001 Frozen Non GMO broccolini is a Commodity code that covers frozen specialty vegetable products procured for institutional foodservice, including school nutrition programs and state operations. Recent state and local solicitations under this code predominantly involve school districts and state agencies buying frozen and fresh produce as part of comprehensive food-service contracts that typically include dozens or hundreds of line items alongside other grocery categories. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Early County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, Rockwood R-VI School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Dallas Independent School District), county school systems (Douglas County School System in Georgia), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia). These jurisdictions purchase frozen produce and related items through annual or multi-year contracts to support school lunch and breakfast programs, with vendors required to meet USDA compliance, HACCP food safety plans, food recall procedures, Buy American provisions, and compliance with state E-Verify and federal debarment requirements. Contracts typically specify firm pricing for the initial term, low-sodium and whole-grain preferences, domestic sourcing where practicable, and compliance with nutritional standards prohibiting artificial colors, artificial flavors, high fructose corn syrup, and specified additives under state nutrition policies.

Recent opportunities span Georgia and Missouri with activity concentrated in Georgia school districts and state agencies. Representative solicitations include the State of Georgia's general food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid (PE55645NONST2026000000009, due June 22, 2026, IFB notice), Early County Board of Education's comprehensive food bid for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs covering 300+ food items with questions due May 29, 2026 and bids due June 8, 2026, the City Schools of Decatur frozen foods and grocery IFB (PE77310NONST2026000000018, IFB with virtual pre-bid April 29, 2026, questions due May 4, 2026, sealed bids due May 15, 2026), Douglas County School System's cooperative buying arrangement for fresh produce and eggs across 30 school districts in two geographic areas with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two (RFP SN 26-004, proposals due March 4, 2026), and Dallas Independent School District's RFP for various food products (JC250079, due April 2, 2026). Contracts typically run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options, require line-item or lot-based bidding, and emphasize lowest responsive and responsible bidder selection with vendor awards often made to multiple suppliers on a category or line-item basis.