UNSPSC 50602200: Frozen Non GMO bunching onions

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO bunching onions 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 50602200 Frozen Non GMO bunching onions is a Class code that captures frozen specialty produce items state and local governments buy for food service programs, senior nutrition initiatives, and institutional meal preparation. Recent solicitations show state and local agencies purchasing frozen and fresh produce as components of larger food-supply contracts rather than as standalone line items—the code's nominal scope does not align closely with the active procurement landscape, where frozen bunching onions appear as one item among dozens in multi-category food bids. Issuing bodies include county boards of commissioners, state purchasing offices, and school districts; Gwinnett County (Georgia) and Early County Board of Education (Georgia) are recent active buyers. The contracts are typically awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a unit-price basis, with delivery F.O.B. destination and compliance required for food-safety certifications (HACCP plans, recall procedures), E-Verify, and general liability insurance.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia, where Gwinnett County issued an informal written quote (IWQ) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items due October 19, 2026, and the Early County Board of Education posted a line-by-line bid for 300+ food items and 60+ non-food products supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program with bids due June 8, 2026. The State of Georgia issued a broader bid for food, supplies, and other kitchen products due June 22, 2026. Award timelines typically extend 60 days after bid opening, with contract terms running fiscal year or calendar year cycles and options for renewal or extension at firm pricing. Vendors should expect questions periods of one to two weeks before due date, requirements to provide three references for similar projects, and split-award potential when issuing bodies reserve the right to source by line item.