UNSPSC 50604507: Frozen Non GMO split yellow lentils

The variety of Non GMO lentils known as Non GMO split yellow 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 50604507 Frozen Non GMO split yellow lentils is a Commodity code. State and local governments procure frozen legume products under this code as components of broader school nutrition and institutional food service operations. Recent solicitation activity shows this code tagged to multifaceted food-service procurement, but the recent opportunities in the block span fresh produce, eggs, comprehensive grocery lines, frozen foods, and specialty food products rather than narrowly focused frozen-lentil sourcing. The code sees application within school districts' child nutrition programs, where frozen vegetables and legume products support meal preparation under USDA child nutrition standards, Buy American compliance, and nutritional requirements (whole-grain preferences, low-sodium formulations, zero trans fat). Issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and, less frequently, state education agencies and county school systems. School nutrition procurement is consolidated within individual districts or cooperative purchasing vehicles, with several districts managing direct vendor relationships and others leveraging multi-district cooperatives such as the GEC Buying Cooperative.

Recent activity concentrates heavily in Georgia and Missouri school districts, with secondary activity in Texas. Representative recent procurements include the Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs spanning 30 school districts across two geographic areas (Georgia, due March 4, 2026), the Rockwood R-VI School District Child Nutrition Services' grocery items bid for 900+ line items across snacks, fruits, vegetables, dairy, condiments, and meats (Missouri, due April 29, 2026), the City Schools of Decatur's IFB for frozen foods and grocery items for ten school sites (Georgia, due May 15, 2026), the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System's bid for 72 fresh produce items (Georgia, due April 23, 2026), and Dallas Independent School District's RFP for various food products including specialty items not available through main commodity bids (Texas, due April 2, 2026). Most school-district food service contracts run July 1 through June 30 with firm pricing for the initial year and renewal options typically extending two to four additional one-year terms. Delivery requirements are standardized across districts (Monday–Friday, morning hours, FOB destination, temperature-controlled), and all awards emphasize lowest responsive and responsible bidding with compliance to E-Verify, HACCP, food-recall procedures, and federal Buy American provisions.