UNSPSC 50602300: Frozen Non GMO cabbages

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO cabbages 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 50602300 Frozen Non GMO Cabbages is a Class code that covers frozen cabbage products procured by state and local school nutrition programs and institutional food service operations. State and local solicitations under this code reflect direct procurement of frozen vegetable commodities to support child nutrition services, meal programs, and institutional cafeteria operations. School districts dominate the issuing bodies, with recent opportunities sourced through both direct RFPs and cooperative purchasing vehicles such as the GEC Buying Cooperative, which aggregates demand across multiple districts. The scope of work is narrowly defined within school nutrition procurement frameworks that emphasize USDA compliance, Buy American provisions, HACCP plan requirements, food safety certifications, and specific nutritional standards including low-sodium formulations and whole-grain or nutrient-dense specifications where applicable.

Recent activity centers in Georgia and Missouri, with the Douglas County School System (operating the GEC Buying Cooperative), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, City Schools of Decatur, Early County Board of Education, Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri, and Dallas Independent School District in Texas all soliciting frozen and fresh produce or general grocery items for the 2026-2027 school year. Representative opportunities include the Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 school districts across Georgia with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two, due March 4, 2026; the Early County Board of Education IFB for line-by-line food and non-food bids supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools, due June 8, 2026; and the City Schools of Decatur IFB for frozen foods and grocery items for ten school sites, due May 15, 2026. Contracts typically run July 1 through June 30 with firm pricing for the contract period and require compliance with federal debarment, E-Verify, and food safety standards; vendors must maintain general liability insurance ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000 and demonstrate prior experience with public school systems.