UNSPSC 50604906: Frozen Non GMO wrapped heart mustard

The variety of Non GMO mustard known as Non GMO wrapped heart mustard 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 50604906 Frozen Non GMO wrapped heart mustard is a Commodity code that, based on recent state and local solicitations, encompasses broader frozen and grocery food products supplied to school nutrition programs and state agencies rather than the specific mustard item the code name suggests. State and local governments buy frozen vegetables, prepared entrees, condiments, dairy products, grains, snacks, and related grocery staples under this code to support school breakfast and lunch programs, child nutrition services, and general state operations. School districts dominate solicitation activity, including independent districts and county-level school systems, alongside state procurement offices. Representative recent opportunities show school districts issuing IFBs and RFPs for annual food service contracts; the City Schools of Decatur issued an IFB for frozen foods and grocery items (due May 15, 2026), the Early County Board of Education solicited line-by-line food bids covering approximately 300+ food items (due June 8, 2026), and the Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri sought grocery items across over 900 line items (due April 29, 2026). Contracts typically run July 1 through June 30 of the following year with renewal options, require firm pricing and delivery to multiple school sites, and mandate HACCP plans, liability insurance ($500,000 to $2,000,000 depending on the district), Buy American compliance, and E-Verify authorization.

Geographic activity centers on Georgia and Missouri, with additional recent opportunities from Texas and multi-district cooperative purchases spanning broader regions. The Douglas County School System in Georgia issued two major RFPs: one for food supply and distribution services supporting 32 schools and approximately 25,500 students with an estimated annual expenditure of approximately $9,000,000 (due February 18, 2026), and a second through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 districts across two Georgia areas with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two (due March 4, 2026). Dallas Independent School District issued an RFP for various food products for Child Nutrition Services (due April 2, 2026), and the State of Georgia solicited food, supplies, and other kitchen products (due June 22, 2026) and fresh produce (due May 27, 2026). Savannah-Chatham County Public School System bid for fresh produce to 60 school sites (due April 23, 2026). School nutrition contracts typically award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a line-item or lot basis, allow multiple vendors, and include provisions for price adjustments on a quarterly or semi-annual basis if supported by USDA market data or the Consumer Price Index with thresholds (commonly 3–10% increases) permitting provisional sourcing from alternatives.