UNSPSC 50603900: Frozen Non GMO gourds

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO gourds 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 50603900 Frozen Non GMO Gourds is a Class code that nominally describes frozen non-GMO gourd products, but recent state and local solicitations under this code do not reflect that narrow scope. Instead, issuing bodies are requesting bids and quotes for broad food procurement — shelf-stable staples, fresh proteins, dairy, produce, grains, and associated food-service supplies — across state agencies, county governments, and school districts. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, the State of Georgia, and the Early County Board of Education have all posted opportunities under this code in the past six months, each soliciting dozens to hundreds of line items spanning proteins, vegetables, fruits, condiments, and paper and cleaning supplies. The code appears to function as a general food-supply catch-all in state and local procurement taxonomies rather than a gourd-specific category; vendors pursuing opportunities tagged to it should expect requests for comprehensive food-service supply agreements, not specialty frozen produce.

Georgia dominates the recent activity, with three opportunities posted since May 2026. Gwinnett County's informal written quote (IWQ 140229) due October 19, 2026 targets approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, and canned vegetables) for the Department of Community Services, with F.O.B. Destination delivery to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center by December 7, 2026. The State of Georgia posted a broader food, supplies, and kitchen-products bid due June 22, 2026 with scope details in an attached document. Early County Board of Education released a line-by-line food bid due June 8, 2026 for 300+ food items plus non-food and paper supplies to support school lunch and breakfast programs across three schools, with contract performance July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and strong emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and low-sodium formulations. Award in the school bid follows approximately 60 days after opening, and vendors must comply with Buy American provisions, maintain HACCP plans, carry $500,000 general liability insurance, and satisfy E-Verify requirements for bids exceeding $25,000.