UNSPSC 50603902: Frozen Non GMO bitter gourd

The variety of Non GMO gourds known as Non GMO bitter gourd 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 50603902 Frozen Non GMO bitter gourd is a Commodity code that nominally covers specialty frozen vegetables; however, the recent state and local opportunities posted under this code show little activity directly aligned with that narrow product scope. Gwinnett County's October 2026 informal written quote (IWQ 140229) solicited shelf-stable food items including peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, soups, and canned vegetables for the Department of Community Services — a broad food-supply category with no specific mention of frozen bitter gourd or specialty produce. The State of Georgia's May 2026 bid (PE55645NONST2026000000009) for food, supplies, and other kitchen products similarly reflects general food procurement rather than a focused frozen-vegetable category. Early County Board of Education's June 2026 line-by-line food bid (PE55045NONST2027000000006) for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program covers 300+ food items spanning meats, poultry, seafood, dairy, vegetables, fruits, grains, condiments, and miscellaneous products — again, a generalist food-supply scope. Issuing bodies across these opportunities include county governments (Gwinnett County), state agencies (State of Georgia), and school districts (Early County Board of Education).

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia, with Gwinnett County issuing an IWQ due October 19, 2026, the State of Georgia issuing a competitive bid due June 22, 2026, and Early County Schools issuing a food bid due June 8, 2026 for the contract period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The code appears to be used as a catch-all tag for generalist food procurement rather than as a specific vehicle for frozen specialty vegetables. Vendors pursuing opportunities under this code should expect broad food-supply competitions spanning multiple categories, domestic-sourcing preferences (as emphasized by Early County Schools), USDA compliance requirements, and line-item or unit-price evaluation rather than specialty-produce procurement.