UNSPSC 50603800: Frozen Non GMO garlics

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO garlics 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 50603800 Frozen Non-GMO Garlics is a Class code that encompasses the procurement of specialty frozen vegetable products, though recent state and local activity under this code spans much broader food service and produce procurement rather than garlic specifically. School districts and state agencies are the primary issuing bodies, soliciting frozen and fresh produce, grocery staples, dairy, meats, and prepared foods to support National School Lunch Programs, School Breakfast Programs, and general food service operations. The work involves line-item and category-based food procurement with stringent compliance requirements including HACCP plans, food recall procedures, Buy American provisions, E-Verify authorization, and liability insurance minimums ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000. Products must meet USDA specifications, include nutrition labeling, maintain specified refrigeration temperatures, and be delivered to multiple school sites on fixed schedules with all transportation and packing costs included in vendor pricing. Contract periods typically run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options extending up to four additional years, and pricing is held firm for initial contract periods with subsequent adjustments permitted only on documented market conditions.

The code shows significant recent activity concentrated in Georgia and Missouri school districts, with additional procurement from Texas and the state of Georgia itself. Douglas County School System (Georgia) issued paired RFPs in January and February 2026 for food supply and distribution services (estimated $9 million annually) and fresh produce and eggs serving 30 districts across two areas (estimated $5.5 million combined), with proposals due February 18 and March 4, 2026, respectively. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) solicited line-by-line food bids for the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs due June 8, 2026, emphasizing domestic sourcing and low-sodium formulations. City Schools of Decatur (Georgia) issued an IFB for frozen foods and grocery items due May 15, 2026, requiring pre-bid conference and written Q&A periods. Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri) requested grocery items covering over 900 line items via electronic bid due April 29, 2026. Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia) bid fresh produce across 72 items due April 23, 2026. Dallas Independent School District (Texas) issued an RFP for various food products not covered by main commodity bids due April 2, 2026, with M/WBE program participation encouraged. The State of Georgia issued general food, supplies, and kitchen products solicitations in May 2026 and fresh produce IFB in April 2026, both with firm response deadlines.