UNSPSC 50603205: Frozen Non GMO aspen corn

The variety of Non GMO corn known as Non GMO aspen 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 50603205 Frozen Non GMO aspen corn is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure shelf-stable and frozen food products for institutional food service — primarily school districts, counties, and state agencies operating cafeterias, senior centers, and nutrition assistance programs. Recent solicitations under this code show that issuing bodies are purchasing broad food baskets that include frozen vegetables, canned proteins, grains, and dairy products alongside fresh produce and meat for National School Lunch Programs, school breakfast programs, senior services, and general institutional food service. The mix of buyers spans county purchasing offices (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners), state agencies (State of Georgia), and independent school districts (Early County Board of Education), with school districts appearing as the most active segment in recent procurement activity.

Activity concentrates in Georgia, where Gwinnett County issued an IFQ for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items with a response deadline of October 19, 2026, and Early County Board of Education posted a line-by-line food bid for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program with a June 8, 2026 response deadline. The State of Georgia also issued a food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid on May 15, 2026 with a June 22, 2026 response date. School district procurements emphasize domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, products without added sugars or artificial additives, and compliance with USDA 2024 Final Rule specifications. Delivery windows are typically Monday through Friday during morning hours (6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.), with F.O.B. Destination and inside delivery required. Award is made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and contract terms commonly run 12 months with options to extend or renew.