UNSPSC 50603512: Frozen Non GMO long striped eggplants

The variety of Non GMO eggplants known as Non GMO long striped eggplants 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 50603512 Frozen Non GMO long striped eggplants (Commodity) shows limited direct procurement activity aligned with its specific product scope. State and local governments procuring under this code are primarily school districts and county school systems buying food products for child nutrition and school lunch programs, though the recent solicitations span broader frozen-food and produce categories rather than the narrow eggplant specification. The issuing bodies include independent school districts (Early County Schools in Georgia, City Schools of Decatur in Georgia, Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System in Georgia, Dallas Independent School District in Texas), county school systems (Douglas County School System in Georgia), and state agencies (State of Georgia). School districts dominate the activity, with the largest opportunities organized around annual competitive bids for multiple food product lines tied to National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program operations.

Recent opportunities demonstrate that school districts are soliciting produce, frozen foods, and grocery items as part of comprehensive annual food service contracts. The Douglas County School System issued RFP SN 26-004 on February 4, 2026 (due March 4, 2026) for fresh produce and eggs across 30 school districts in Georgia, with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two. Savannah-Chatham County Public School System solicited fresh produce bids (Bid 26-34) posted March 22, 2026 (due April 23, 2026) covering 72 fresh produce items for 60 school sites. City Schools of Decatur issued an IFB for frozen foods and grocery items posted April 16, 2026 (due May 15, 2026) requiring HACCP plans, Buy American compliance, and delivery to ten school sites. Dallas Independent School District issued an RFP on February 22, 2026 (due April 2, 2026) for various food products including specialty items not available through main commodity bids, with contract performance from May 29, 2026 through May 28, 2027. Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia (State of Georgia, Douglas County, Savannah-Chatham, Decatur, Early County) and extends into Missouri (Rockwood R-VI) and Texas (Dallas). Contracts typically run July 1 through June 30 (school fiscal year), with firm pricing for the full term, delivery Monday through Friday during school hours, compliance with HACCP and E-Verify requirements, and general liability insurance minimums of $500,000 to $2,000,000.