UNSPSC 50603910: Frozen Non GMO tinda gourds

The variety of Non GMO gourds known as Non GMO tinda gourds 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 50603910 Frozen Non GMO tinda gourds, a Commodity code, nominally identifies a single produce item, but recent state and local solicitations show that governments tag food procurement more broadly under this code without specificity to tinda gourds. The three recent opportunities posted to the market describe generalized food purchasing: shelf-stable proteins, canned goods, and produce for community services; comprehensive food service supply for state procurement; and National School Lunch Program ingredients including meats, poultry, seafood, dairy, vegetables, fruits, and grains across multiple line items. The issuing bodies are county departments of community services, state-level procurement offices, and school districts. Scope ranges from small informal quotes for senior services food distribution (approximately 1,062 cases across 35 line items) to large school nutrition contracts spanning 300+ food items and ancillary non-food supplies. Vendors must meet standard food-service compliance: HACCP certification, product labeling, undamaged condition on delivery, domestic sourcing where applicable, and adherence to USDA nutritional standards for school meals.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners posted an IWQ for food items with a response deadline of October 19, 2026; the State of Georgia issued a bid for food, supplies, and other kitchen products due June 22, 2026; and Early County Board of Education released an FY27 food bid for National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program products due June 8, 2026. The Early County opportunity is the most detailed, specifying line-by-line bidding, delivery to three schools Monday through Friday between 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., a contract term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with renewal options, firm pricing for 15 days from award with semi-annual escalation or de-escalation review, $500,000 general liability insurance, and E-Verify compliance. Award is made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The code shows little activity specific to frozen tinda gourds; opportunities are general food procurement with no mention of this particular product line.