UNSPSC 50605204: Frozen Non GMO buffalo onions

The variety of Non GMO onions known as Non GMO buffalo onions that have 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 50605204 Frozen Non GMO buffalo onions is a Commodity code that nominally describes a single frozen vegetable product, but recent state and local procurement activity shows minimal direct solicitation for this specific item. Instead, the code appears under broader food service procurements where frozen and fresh produce are requested as part of comprehensive grocery and food supply contracts. School districts and state agencies solicit frozen vegetables — including onions — as line items within larger food service bids that encompass dozens to hundreds of products for child nutrition programs, general food service operations, and institutional meal preparation. The issuing bodies are primarily school districts and school system nutrition services, with occasional state agency participation. Scope varies widely: some solicitations request fresh produce only, others combine frozen vegetables with fresh produce, dairy, meats, and prepared items; vendors must meet USDA compliance, HACCP food safety plans, food recall procedures, Buy American sourcing preferences, low-sodium and whole-grain standards, and minimum insurance coverage (typically $1 million general liability). Pricing must be firm for the contract period, deliveries must meet strict temperature and scheduling requirements, and awards are frequently made on a line-item basis to multiple vendors.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Texas. The Douglas County School System RFP issued February 4, 2026 (due March 4) sought fresh produce and eggs for 30 districts across two Georgia areas with estimated spending of $4.4 million and $1.1 million respectively; the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System bid (posted March 22, 2026, due April 23) requested 72 fresh produce items for 60 school sites; the City Schools of Decatur IFB (posted April 16, 2026, due May 15) solicited frozen foods and grocery items including fresh produce for the 2026–2027 school year; the Early County Board of Education RFP (posted May 11, 2026, due June 8) encompassed 300+ food items including vegetables and frozen products for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. The State of Georgia also issued a broad food, supplies, and kitchen products solicitation (May 15, 2026, due June 22). Outside Georgia, the Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri (posted March 31, 2026, due April 29) and Dallas Independent School District in Texas (posted February 22, 2026, due April 2) both solicited multiple food product categories including fresh and processed vegetables. The code shows no standalone frozen-onion-only opportunities; vendors pursuing this category should position frozen onions as a line item within comprehensive school nutrition or institutional food service bids.