UNSPSC 50605100: Frozen Non GMO okras

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO okras 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 50605100 Frozen Non GMO okras is a Class code that encompasses shelf-stable and frozen vegetable products purchased by state and local governments primarily for food service operations. Recent state and local solicitations under this code reflect procurement of packaged food items for senior services, school meal programs, and institutional dining. The issuing bodies include county governments (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners), state agencies (State of Georgia), and school districts (Early County Board of Education), with school districts and county social services departments emerging as the primary buyers. Work solicited ranges from single-commodity purchases to comprehensive food-service bidding that bundles vegetables with proteins, dairy, grains, and non-food items. Vendors typically must meet commodity specifications (Grade A certification, temperature controls, domestic sourcing preferences where applicable), provide references, carry liability insurance for contracts above certain thresholds, comply with E-Verify and Buy American provisions, and deliver to multiple designated locations on fixed schedules.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia, where Gwinnett County solicited approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned vegetables for senior services (IWQ 140229, RFQ due October 19, 2026), the State of Georgia issued a food supplies bid (PE55645NONST2026000000009, due June 22, 2026), and Early County Board of Education sought line-by-line bids for 300+ food items and 60 non-food products supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program (PE55045NONST2027000000006, due June 8, 2026). School district procurement emphasizes whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives, with pricing firm for 15 days post-award and escalation requests considered on six-month intervals supported by USDA or Consumer Price Index data. Delivery requirements typically mandate Monday-through-Friday windows, temperature control for perishables, and FOB Destination or prepaid freight terms.