UNSPSC 50605004: Frozen Non GMO tomatillo

The variety of Non GMO nightshades known as Non GMO tomatillo 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 50605004 Frozen Non GMO tomatillo, a Commodity code, addresses frozen vegetable products for institutional food service, though recent state and local activity shows solicitations spanning the full range of shelf-stable and fresh food procurement rather than tomatillos specifically. State and local governments solicit under this code for meal-support programs including senior services, school nutrition, and general institutional food supply. Issuing bodies include county governments (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners), state departments (State of Georgia), and school districts (Early County Board of Education). The work encompasses purchase orders for bulk food items — canned proteins, vegetables, grains, fresh produce, dairy, and specialty products — delivered on fixed schedules with strict quality, labeling, and temperature-control requirements, typically awarded by lowest responsive and responsible bid on a per-unit-of-measure basis.

Recent opportunities cluster in Georgia. Gwinnett County posted IWQ 140229, an informal written quote for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items for the Department of Community Services, with a response date of October 19, 2026; Early County Board of Education posted a line-by-line food bid covering approximately 300 food items plus 60 non-food and paper supplies for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, due June 8, 2026; and the State of Georgia issued a statewide bid for food, supplies, and other kitchen products, due June 22, 2026. Delivery windows are typically Monday through Friday with tight windows (6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.), F.O.B. Destination with inside delivery, and contract terms running fiscal or school years with price-hold provisions tied to USDA or CPI escalation. School districts emphasize domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and low-sodium formulations; vendors must carry liability insurance and comply with E-Verify and Buy American provisions for awards exceeding $25,000.