UNSPSC 50604126: Frozen Non GMO tumeric

The variety of Non GMO herbs known as Non GMO tumeric 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 50604126 Frozen Non-GMO Turmeric, a Commodity code, does not reflect the actual procurement activity state and local governments are conducting under this classification. Recent solicitations tagged to this code overwhelmingly target broad food-service procurement — menus of frozen and fresh produce, proteins, dairy, grains, spices, and specialty items — rather than turmeric specifically. The issuing bodies are primarily Georgia school districts (Henry County Schools, Early County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, Douglas County School System), Dallas Independent School District in Texas, and the State of Georgia itself, sourcing food for school nutrition programs and institutional foodservice. The work involves competitive line-item bidding for seasonal food supplies, compliance with USDA commodity and nutritional standards (whole grains, low sodium, no artificial additives, Buy American sourcing preferences), and vendor integration with district procurement and inventory systems. Contracts typically run from July 1 of one fiscal year through June 30 of the next, with optional renewal periods.

Recent opportunities span Georgia and Texas. Douglas County School System issued a Request for Proposal on February 4, 2026 (due March 4) for fresh produce and eggs through the GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 school districts across two Georgia regions, with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two. Douglas County also solicited a food-supply-and-distribution RFP (due February 18, 2026) for a main-line distributor to serve approximately 25,500 students across 32 schools with an estimated annual expenditure of approximately $9,000,000. Early County Board of Education posted a line-by-line food bid on May 11, 2026 (due June 8) for school lunch and breakfast programs spanning meats, dairy, produce, grains, condiments, and paper supplies. Henry County Schools issued two substantially identical Invitations for Bid in March 2026 (due May 4) for food items across 52 school locations. City Schools of Decatur posted an IFB on April 16, 2026 (due May 15) for frozen foods and grocery items across ten school sites. Dallas ISD issued an RFP on February 22, 2026 (due April 2) for various supplemental food products including a spice lot and ice cream lot. The State of Georgia itself solicited food, supplies, and kitchen products on May 15, 2026 (due June 22). The code shows no current activity aligned with frozen turmeric as a standalone commodity; vendors pursuing this classification should expect to compete for multi-line institutional food-service contracts rather than specialty spice items.