UNSPSC 50604506: Frozen Non GMO split red lentils

The variety of Non GMO lentils known as Non GMO split red 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 50604506 Frozen Non-GMO Split Red Lentils is a Commodity code that encompasses frozen pulse products for institutional food service, but the recent state and local procurement record shows no solicitations specifically for frozen lentils or comparable frozen pulse items. The recent opportunities block reflects a broader pattern of state and local food-service procurement centered on comprehensive fresh produce, fresh and frozen mixed-category grocery items, eggs, and full-line food-service distribution for school nutrition programs across multiple states. These solicitations demonstrate that state and local governments procure food products primarily through school districts, county school systems, and state education agencies for child nutrition and student meal programs rather than through isolated commodity purchases. The issuing bodies span independent school districts (Early County Board of Education in Georgia; City Schools of Decatur in Georgia; Savannah-Chatham County Public School System in Georgia; Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri; Dallas Independent School District in Texas), county school systems (Douglas County School System in Georgia), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia), with school nutrition programs driving the overwhelming majority of activity.

Geographic concentration in the recent-opportunity block centers on Georgia (appearing in six of nine records: State of Georgia general food bid, Early County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, and Douglas County School System), with secondary activity in Missouri (Rockwood R-VI School District) and Texas (Dallas Independent School District). Representative recent opportunities include the Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs across 30 school districts with estimated annual spending of $5.5 million combined and a proposal deadline of March 4, 2026; the Early County Board of Education's line-by-line food bid for 300+ food items and 60+ non-food products with a due date of June 8, 2026; and the Dallas Independent School District's RFP for various food products for the 2026-2027 school year due April 2, 2026. All records show firm pricing requirements, Buy American compliance mandates, HACCP food safety certifications, and delivery to multiple school locations. The code itself—frozen non-GMO split red lentils—shows no specific matching activity in these recent solicitations; procurement under this commodity code, if it occurs, remains below the visibility threshold of recent state and local notices.