UNSPSC 50604101: Frozen Non GMO basil

The variety of Non GMO herbs known as Non GMO basil 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 50604101 Frozen Non GMO Basil is a Commodity code that represents fresh produce items — specifically frozen basil and related herb products — supplied to state and local institutions through food service contracts. State and local governments procure frozen basil primarily through school districts and state education agencies purchasing food supplies for cafeteria and meal-preparation programs. The work involves supplying produce that meets USDA sourcing preferences, food safety standards, and institutional food-service specifications, often bundled with broader food-supply line-item bidding that encompasses proteins, dairy, grains, and fresh or processed vegetables. Issuing bodies include school districts (particularly independent and county boards of education) and state departments managing institutional food procurement; these agencies prioritize domestic sourcing, low-sodium and additive-free formulations when available, and compliance with HACCP food-safety plans and Buy American provisions.

Recent activity is concentrated in Georgia. The Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued a line-by-line food bid due June 8, 2026 (Solicitation PE55045NONST2027000000006) covering approximately 300 food items spanning meats, poultry, seafood, dairy, vegetables, fruits, grains, condiments, and miscellaneous products for three schools under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with contract performance July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and options to extend; the State of Georgia posted a broader food, supplies, and other kitchen products solicitation due June 22, 2026 (Solicitation PE55645NONST2026000000009) with scope details in an attached document. Bidders must meet firm pricing for 15 days post-award, carry $500,000 general liability insurance, maintain debarment and suspension verification for bids exceeding $25,000, comply with E-Verify, and allow piggybacking by other districts on identical terms; all pricing must include packing and transportation with no separate fuel charges.