UNSPSC 50603266: Frozen Non GMO telstar corn

The variety of Non GMO corn known as Non GMO telstar 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 50603266 Frozen Non GMO Telstar Corn is a Commodity code that covers the procurement of specialty frozen corn products for institutional food service. State and local governments soliciting under this code are predominantly school districts and school nutrition programs purchasing frozen vegetables and commodity food items to support child nutrition services. The recent opportunities show that frozen vegetables, including specialty varieties like Non-GMO Telstar corn, are typically solicited as line items within broader grocery and food product bids rather than as standalone procurements, reflecting how school nutrition programs consolidate purchasing across multiple food categories to achieve operational efficiency and volume discounts. School districts emphasize product specifications including USDA compliance, HACCP plan requirements, food recall procedures, Buy American provisions, and adherence to nutrition standards such as whole-grain mandates, low-sodium formulations, and zero trans fats per serving.

Recent activity concentrates heavily in Georgia and Missouri school districts. The Douglas County School System (Georgia) issued RFP SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs spanning 30 districts across two areas with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two, due March 4, 2026. The Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri) solicited grocery items comprising over 900 line items for the 2026-27 school year, with electronic bids due April 29, 2026 through the NUTRIKIDS system. The City Schools of Decatur (Georgia) issued an IFB for frozen foods and grocery items with a due date of May 15, 2026, requiring $1 million general liability insurance and emphasizing 24/7 food recall accessibility. The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia) sought fresh produce across 72 items with sealed bids due April 23, 2026, and the Early County Board of Education (Georgia) requested line-by-line bids for approximately 300 food items plus non-food supplies with a June 8, 2026 deadline. Dallas Independent School District (Texas) issued an RFP for various food products to the Maria Luna Warehouse due April 2, 2026, excluding artificial colors and high-fructose corn syrup per Texas Legislative Bill #314. No set-asides are designated in most solicitations; evaluation centers on lowest responsive bid, product quality, and compliance with delivery and food safety standards. Contract terms typically run July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with renewal options and require all pricing to be firm with escalation permitted only when supported by USDA or CPI documentation and market conditions.