UNSPSC 50603411: Frozen Non GMO hokus cucumbers

The variety of Non GMO cucumbers known as Non GMO hokus 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 50603411 Frozen Non GMO hokus cucumbers, a Commodity code, represents a narrow product line within the frozen-vegetable supply chain, but recent state and local solicitations show that what is actually being procured under this code encompasses a much broader mix of shelf-stable and fresh food items for institutional food service — peanut butter, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, soups, canned vegetables, meats, poultry, seafood, dairy, fresh vegetables and fruits, and grains, rather than frozen hokus cucumbers specifically. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, the State of Georgia, and Early County Board of Education have all posted food procurement solicitations tagged to this code. The work includes line-item bidding for institutional food service — county senior services centers, state agencies, and school districts operating National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs — with awards typically made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and delivery often restricted to daytime windows (6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday) at designated sites. Vendors must meet product specifications including domestic sourcing preferences, whole-grain standards, USDA compliance, proper labeling, and in some cases state documentation for temperature-sensitive items such as milk.

Recent activity is concentrated in Georgia. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners solicited approximately 1,062 cases of food items for the Department of Community Services under IWQ 140229 (RFQ, due October 19, 2026), and Early County Board of Education posted line-by-line bids for 300+ food items and 60+ non-food supplies to support school meal programs (IFB, due June 8, 2026). The State of Georgia also requested bids on food, supplies, and other kitchen products (due June 22, 2026), with full scope contained in an attached solicitation document. Award timelines typically extend 60 days from bid opening, with contract terms running fiscal or calendar years and options to extend by mutual agreement. Vendors must carry general liability insurance (Early County required $500,000 minimum), comply with Buy American provisions, maintain HACCP plans where applicable, and satisfy E-Verify and debarment verification requirements for awards exceeding a specified threshold.