UNSPSC 50603200: Frozen Non GMO corn

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO corn 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 50603200 Frozen Non-GMO Corn is a Class code that encompasses frozen and fresh produce procurement for state and local school nutrition programs, food service operations, and institutional food supply. The recent solicitations under this code show that state and local governments are primarily buying fresh produce, frozen foods, and related grocery items to support child nutrition services and school meal programs, with vendors expected to meet stringent quality, safety, and sourcing standards including USDA compliance, whole-grain and low-sodium specifications, HACCP plans, food recall procedures, and Buy American requirements. Issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and school boards across multiple states, supplemented by state procurement offices. The Early County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, Rockwood R-VI School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Dallas Independent School District, and Douglas County School System have all posted solicitations under or closely related to this code in recent months, indicating strong, ongoing demand from K-12 nutrition programs. Payment terms typically range from Net 30 to Net 40 days from delivery or invoice receipt, contracts run for a single fiscal year (July 1 through June 30) with optional renewals for one to four additional years, and firms must carry general liability insurance of $1 million to $2 million per occurrence and maintain federal compliance certifications including E-Verify authorization, debarment verification, and USDA civil rights compliance.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Missouri, with secondary solicitation activity in Texas. The Douglas County School System RFP (SN 26-003, due February 18, 2026) sought a main-line food service distributor to supply approximately 32,000 meals daily across 32 schools with an estimated annual expenditure of approximately $9 million; the separate Douglas County RFP (SN 26-004, due March 4, 2026) for fresh produce and eggs through the GEC Buying Cooperative covered 30 school districts across two geographic areas in Georgia with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two. The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System issued Bid 26-34 (due April 23, 2026) for 72 fresh produce items with estimated annual quantities ranging from 10 to 21,125 cases; Early County Schools posted an IFB (due June 8, 2026) for 300+ food items plus 60 non-food and paper supplies supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools; Dallas ISD issued an RFP (due April 2, 2026) for various food products to be delivered to the Maria Luna Warehouse; and Rockwood R-VI School District (St. Louis County, Missouri) solicited grocery items with over 900 line items (due April 29, 2026) to support child nutrition services for approximately 6,900 lunch and 900 breakfast daily participants. The City Schools of Decatur issued an IFB for frozen foods and grocery items (due May 15, 2026) with delivery to ten designated school sites, and the State of Georgia posted solicitations for fresh produce (IFB #4, due May 27, 2026) and food supplies and other kitchen products (due June 22, 2026). No specific set-asides were identified across these solicitations, though several districts note an intent to provide maximum practicable opportunities to minority firms and women's business enterprises consistent with federal standards.