UNSPSC 50603908: Frozen Non GMO snake gourd

The variety of Non GMO gourds known as Non GMO snake 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 50603908 Frozen Non GMO snake gourd (Commodity) does not match the recent state and local procurement activity tagged to this code. The eight recent solicitations posted between January and June 2026 all address broad school nutrition program procurement — fresh produce, frozen foods, grocery staples, eggs, meats, dairy, grains, and food service supplies — spanning districts serving tens of thousands of students across Georgia, Missouri, and Texas. None of the opportunities name or source frozen snake gourd specifically, and the code's nominal scope bears no evident relation to the work actually being solicited. The issuing bodies are exclusively school districts and one state agency (Georgia), all procuring meal-program staples through RFP and IFB processes with firm pricing, delivery schedules, HACCP compliance, insurance requirements, and multi-year contract terms typical of child nutrition services.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia (seven of eight opportunities) and extends to Missouri and Texas. Representative solicitations include the Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs across a 30-district cooperative serving $4.4 to $1.1 million in estimated annual spending per geographic area (due March 4, 2026); Early County Board of Education's line-by-line food and non-food bid for the National School Lunch Program encompassing 300+ items across three schools with delivery Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (due June 8, 2026); and Dallas ISD's RFP for various food products to the Maria Luna Warehouse serving the 2026–2027 school year, May 29, 2026 through May 28, 2027, with emphasis on non-preferred ingredient compliance under Texas Legislative Bill 314. The code shows little relevant recent activity under its stated name; procurement professionals should verify the correct code alignment before pursuing opportunities in the school nutrition space.