UNSPSC 50603303: Frozen Non GMO watercress

The variety of Non GMO cresses known as Non GMO watercress 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 50603303 Frozen Non GMO watercress is a Commodity code that nominally covers single frozen watercress products, though recent state and local procurement activity under this code does not reflect purchases of frozen watercress specifically. Instead, solicitations tagged to this code show school districts and state agencies procuring broad food-service categories including fresh produce, frozen foods, groceries, eggs, and food distribution services for child nutrition programs. The code appears to be applied broadly to food-procurement line items rather than tracking the narrow product named in the taxonomy. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, including the Early County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri), and Douglas County School System (Georgia). State-level procurement agencies in Georgia have also posted solicitations tagged to this code. The work being solicited reflects the full scope of child nutrition procurement: fresh produce staples, frozen and shelf-stable grocery items, dairy, meat, grains, and third-party food distribution and logistics services.

Recent activity centers in Georgia and Missouri. The Early County Board of Education posted an IFB on May 11, 2026 (due June 8, 2026) for approximately 300 food items plus 60 non-food supplies to support the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, delivered to three schools with firm pricing for 15 days post-award and quarterly adjustments thereafter. Douglas County School System issued an RFP on February 4, 2026 (due March 4, 2026) for fresh produce and eggs across 30 school districts in a GEC Buying Cooperative arrangement, with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million (Area One) and $1.1 million (Area Two). Rockwood R-VI School District (St. Louis County, Missouri) solicited bids electronically by April 29, 2026 for over 900 grocery-item line items, served to nearly 19,000 students, with awards anticipated June 4, 2026. The State of Georgia posted a general food supplies and kitchen products bid (due June 22, 2026) without detailed scope in attachments. Dallas Independent School District issued an RFP on February 22, 2026 (due April 2, 2026) for specialty food products not covered in main commodity bids. Contracts typically run fiscal-year cycles (July to June) with one- to four-year renewal options, firm pricing for the initial term, and quarterly or semi-annual price-adjustment provisions tied to USDA or market-index documentation.