UNSPSC 50604502: Frozen Non GMO french green lentils

The variety of Non GMO lentils known as Non GMO french green 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 50604502 Frozen Non GMO french green lentils is a Commodity code that describes a single packaged food product. State and local governments procure frozen green lentils primarily through food-service supply contracts supporting schools, senior services, and nutrition programs. Recent opportunities show lentils being acquired as part of larger shelf-stable food and fresh-produce procurements for institutional meal programs rather than as standalone line items. Issuing bodies include county boards of commissioners, state agencies, and independent school districts. The Georgia Department of Community Services, Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, and Early County Board of Education are active buyers. These jurisdictions solicit food supplies through a mix of informal written quotes (IWQ), formal bids, and line-by-line RFQ structures, with awards typically going to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a per-unit-measure basis. Contracts often permit "or approved equivalent" substitutions and emphasize domestic sourcing, USDA compliance, and delivery to multiple school or senior-center locations.

The code shows recent activity concentrated in Georgia. Gwinnett County issued IWQ 140229 for approximately 1,062 cases of food items (including shelf-stable proteins, grains, and vegetables) with a response deadline of October 19, 2026 and December 7 delivery requirement. The State of Georgia posted PE55645NONST2026000000009 in May 2026 for food and kitchen products with an attached detailed scope document but no line-item specificity in the public summary. Early County Board of Education posted PE55045NONST2027000000006 in May 2026, seeking line-by-line bids for 300+ food items across the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with bids due June 8, 2026. Payment terms, F.O.B. Destination delivery, compliance with Buy American and E-Verify requirements, and food safety certifications (HACCP, food recall procedures, temperature control documentation) are standard across these procurements.