UNSPSC 50604003: Frozen Non GMO garden peas

The variety of Non GMO green peas known as Non GMO garden peas 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 50604003 Frozen Non GMO garden peas is a Commodity code that covers frozen pea products purchased by state and local agencies for food service programs, institutional feeding operations, and community services. State and local governments buy frozen garden peas primarily through school districts operating National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, county departments managing senior and community services, and state procurement offices supplying institutional kitchens and cafeterias. Recent solicitations show peas as line items within broader food procurement bids rather than standalone specialty purchases; they are bundled with vegetables, proteins, grains, and other shelf-stable or frozen inventory under multi-item competitive quotes and sealed bids. Issuing bodies include county commissioners' offices (purchasing for senior services centers), independent school districts (procuring for multiple school sites), and state agencies conducting centralized food procurement. Award is typically made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a per-unit or per-case basis, with vendors required to meet delivery timelines, provide references, maintain liability insurance where contract value exceeds thresholds, and comply with Buy American and E-Verify requirements.

Recent activity centers on Georgia. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners posted an informal written quote (IWQ) on October 13, 2026 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned vegetables for the Department of Community Services, with quotes due October 19, 2026 and delivery required by December 7, 2026 to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center. The State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid on May 15, 2026 with a June 22, 2026 response date (full scope in attached solicitation). Early County Board of Education posted a line-by-line food bid on May 11, 2026 for approximately 300+ food items supporting school meal programs across three schools, with bids due June 8, 2026 and contract performance July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The Early County solicitation explicitly emphasizes domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives, suggesting buyer preference for premium or specialty frozen vegetable products that align with nutrition standards.