UNSPSC 50604501: Frozen Non GMO beluga lentils

The variety of Non GMO lentils known as Non GMO beluga lentils 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 50604501 Frozen Non GMO beluga lentils, a Commodity code, encompasses specialty legumes procured primarily by school districts and state agencies for child nutrition and institutional food service. State and local governments buying under this code stock school meal programs, central warehouse facilities, and state agency dining operations with frozen legume products meeting USDA compliance, domestic sourcing preferences, and nutritional standards such as whole-grain and low-sodium specifications. Issuing bodies soliciting under the code are predominantly independent school districts managing child nutrition programs, with secondary activity from state procurement offices purchasing for general operations. School districts typically specify whole lentil products without additives, artificial colors, or high-fructose corn syrup in line with state legislation such as Texas Legislative Bill 314, and require HACCP certification, food recall procedures, and Buy American compliance from suppliers.

Recent opportunities cluster in Georgia and Texas, with primary activity centered on school district food service contracts spanning annual terms from July through June with renewal options. The Douglas County School System in Georgia issued RFP SN 26-004 in February 2026 for fresh produce and eggs through the GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 school districts across two geographic areas with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million and $1.1 million respectively (due March 4, 2026). The City Schools of Decatur in Georgia solicited frozen foods and grocery items via IFB in April 2026 for its School Nutrition Program requiring sealed bid submissions by May 15, 2026. Dallas Independent School District in Texas issued an RFP in February 2026 for various food products including specialty items not covered under main commodity bids, with delivery to the Maria Luna Warehouse and pricing firm for the 2026-2027 school year (due April 2, 2026). The Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri solicited grocery items encompassing over 900 line items for the 2026-2027 child nutrition services via electronic NUTRIKIDS submission due April 29, 2026. Early County Board of Education in Georgia posted a line-by-line food bid in May 2026 for National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program support across three schools (due June 8, 2026), emphasizing domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and products without added sugars.