UNSPSC 50602201: Frozen Non GMO beltsville bunching onions

The variety of Non GMO bunching onions known as Non GMO beltsville bunching onions 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 50602201 Frozen Non GMO Beltsville Bunching Onions, a Commodity code, represents a narrow product line within state and local food procurement, though recent opportunities show that jurisdictions are procuring this item as part of broader food-supply contracts rather than as a standalone purchase. The code encompasses fresh or frozen specialty onion products meeting non-GMO specifications, typically for institutional foodservice operations including school nutrition programs, senior services, and state-agency dining facilities. Issuing bodies soliciting food items tagged under or related to this commodity include county boards of commissioners managing senior services, state departments of agriculture or general services coordinating institutional meals, and school districts operating National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. The mix reflects routine institutional procurement across social services, education, and state operations.

Recent activity centers in Georgia, where Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issued an IFQ (informal written quote) on October 13, 2026 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned vegetables and sauces for the Department of Community Services (response due October 19, 2026); the State of Georgia posted a bid for food, supplies, and other kitchen products on May 15, 2026 (due June 22, 2026); and Early County Board of Education requested line-by-line bids on May 11, 2026 for 300+ food items supporting child nutrition programs, emphasizing domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and low-sodium formulations with delivery across three schools (response due June 8, 2026). Onions and specialty produce items typically appear as line items within these broader food-supply contracts rather than as sole-source solicitations, meaning vendors pursuing this commodity should expect to bid as part of multi-category food-service packages with firm pricing and extended contract terms running twelve months or longer.