UNSPSC 50603402: Frozen Non GMO armenian cucumbers

The variety of Non GMO cucumbers known as Non GMO armenian cucumbers that have 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 50603402 Frozen Non GMO armenian cucumbers is a Commodity code. State and local governments procure frozen vegetables under this code as components of broader food-service supply contracts, particularly for school nutrition programs. Recent activity shows that the code designation appears misaligned with the actual scope of solicitations — the opportunities posted under or near this code do not reference frozen Armenian cucumbers specifically, but instead span comprehensive food procurement for public school districts and state agencies, including fresh produce, frozen foods, grocery staples, dairy, proteins, and prepared items. The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts (Early County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, Rockwood R-VI School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Dallas Independent School District, Douglas County School System) alongside state agencies (State of Georgia). Contracts are awarded on a line-item basis to multiple vendors, with awards to lowest responsive and responsible bidders meeting detailed specifications for product quality, food safety compliance, insurance, and Buy American requirements.

Recent opportunities span Georgia, Missouri, and Texas. The Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued a line-by-line bid for 300+ food items with a June 8, 2026 due date under an RFP; the City Schools of Decatur (Georgia) issued an IFB for frozen foods and grocery items due May 15, 2026; Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri) sought grocery items with electronic bids due April 29, 2026; Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia) bid fresh produce with sealed bids due April 23, 2026; Dallas Independent School District (Texas) issued an RFP for various food products with an April 2, 2026 due date; and Douglas County School System (Georgia) posted dual procurements — a fresh produce and eggs RFP with a March 4, 2026 due date and a food supply and distribution services RFP with a February 18, 2026 due date. The Douglas County cooperatives contract potentially serves 30 school districts with estimated annual spending of $5.5 million for produce and eggs alone. These solicitations require firm pricing, on-site delivery within narrow windows, HACCP compliance, liability insurance (typically $1 million minimum), E-Verify authorization, and compliance with USDA Buy American and civil rights mandates. No frozen Armenian cucumber products are explicitly named in any recent posting, suggesting the code may see minimal direct activity under its literal commodity definition.