UNSPSC 50603909: Frozen Non GMO spiny bitter gourd

The variety of Non GMO gourds known as Non GMO spiny bitter gourd 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 50603909 Frozen Non GMO spiny bitter gourd (Commodity) does not reflect the recent state and local solicitation activity actually being posted under this code. The recent opportunities block shows no procurement requests for frozen spiny bitter gourd or similar specialty produce items; instead, the code has been applied to broad food-service solicitations covering comprehensive grocery, produce, and prepared-food procurement for school nutrition and state operations. The mismatch between the nominal code scope and the work being solicited suggests this code sees little relevant recent activity aligned with its specific commodity definition.

State and local procurement under this UNSPSC category, as evidenced by recent postings, has been dominated by school districts and state agencies issuing RFPs and IFBs for fresh produce, frozen foods, and general grocery items supporting child nutrition programs across Georgia, Missouri, and Texas. Notable repeat buyers include the Georgia school systems—Douglas County School System, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, and City Schools of Decatur—each soliciting annual contracts for fresh produce, frozen foods, and eggs with estimated annual values ranging from $1.1 million to $9 million. Recent representative opportunities include the Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs across 30 school districts (due March 4, 2026, with estimated spending of $4.4 million for Area One), the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System's Bid 26-34 for 72 fresh-produce items (due April 23, 2026), the Rockwood R-VI School District's IFB for over 900 grocery line items (due April 29, 2026), and Dallas Independent School District's RFP for various food products and specialty items (due April 2, 2026). All contracts emphasize Buy American compliance, HACCP certification, liability insurance minimums of $1 million to $2 million, E-Verify authorization, and firm pricing with limited mid-contract adjustment provisions. The geographic concentration in Georgia and secondary activity in Missouri and Texas reflects recent posting patterns, though the code's actual commodity definition—frozen spiny bitter gourd—appears rarely or never to be the subject of these solicitations.