UNSPSC 50605101: Frozen Non GMO artist okra

The variety of Non GMO okra known as Non GMO artist okra 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 50605101 Frozen Non GMO Artist Okra (Commodity) is a narrow product code that state and local governments buy for institutional food service, particularly school meal programs and senior nutrition initiatives. Recent solicitations show the code encompassing frozen vegetable products as components of broader food procurement bundles for school districts and county senior services. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under this code include county governments (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners), state agencies (State of Georgia), and school districts (Early County Board of Education). The scope of work reflects institutional bulk purchasing for National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program compliance, senior meal services, and general food service operations—all governed by USDA nutrition and sourcing rules where applicable.

The most recent activity concentrates in Georgia. Representative solicitations include Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners' IWQ 140229 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable and frozen food items posted October 13, 2026 with quotes due October 19, 2026 (IFQ); the State of Georgia's bid for food, supplies, and kitchen products posted May 15, 2026 with bids due June 22, 2026 (IFB); and Early County Board of Education's FY27 Food Bid posted May 11, 2026 with bids due June 8, 2026 (line-by-line IFB), covering 300+ food items for school meal programs across three schools. Delivery windows are tight (72 hours order-to-delivery in Gwinnett County, same-day or next-day across school sites), pricing is evaluated on unit-measure basis, and awards favor lowest responsive and responsible bidders. School district contracts impose USDA Buy American provisions, HACCP plans, food recall procedures, and E-Verify compliance.