UNSPSC 50605105: Frozen Non GMO mammoth spineless long pod okra

The variety of Non GMO okra known as Non GMO mammoth spineless long pod 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 50605105 Frozen Non GMO mammoth spineless long pod okra, a Commodity code, reflects state and local procurement of shelf-stable and fresh food products for institutional food service—particularly school nutrition programs, senior services, and county social-services operations. Recent solicitations show state and local governments buying bulk food staples including canned proteins, vegetables, grains, dairy, bread products meeting USDA whole-grain standards, and specialty items through informal quotes, sealed bids, and line-item competitive processes. Issuing bodies include county boards of commissioners (Gwinnett County), state departments (Georgia), and independent school districts (Early County Board of Education). The work spans food procurement for National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program compliance, senior nutrition initiatives, and emergency assistance programs, with vendors required to meet HACCP plans, Buy American provisions where applicable, food-safety documentation (including milk fat and bacteria counts), and domestic-sourcing preferences where the jurisdiction specifies them.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia, where Gwinnett County issued an informal written quote (IWQ) in October 2026 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items for the Department of Community Services with a response deadline of October 19, 2026 and delivery required by December 7, 2026; the State of Georgia issued a bid for food, supplies, and other kitchen products in May 2026 with responses due June 22, 2026; and Early County Board of Education released a line-by-line food bid in May 2026 for the 2026–2027 school year (contract period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with bids due June 8, 2026) covering 300+ food items and 60+ non-food and paper supplies. Delivery requirements typically mandate F.O.B. Destination to institutional locations, Monday-through-Friday windows, and compliance with temperature and stock-rotation standards. Award is typically made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a per-unit cost basis.