UNSPSC 50605221: Frozen Non GMO yellow storage onions

The variety of Non GMO onions known as Non GMO yellow storage 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 50605221 Frozen Non GMO yellow storage onions, a Commodity code, covers frozen onion products for institutional food service, school nutrition programs, and senior services — purchased by state agencies, county governments, and school districts as components of broader food procurement for cafeterias, congregate meal programs, and food banks. Recent opportunities show this code nested within larger food-supply contracts rather than as standalone onion purchases; state and local buyers source frozen onions alongside fresh vegetables, proteins, dairy, and dry goods in consolidated RFQs and IFBs. Issuing bodies include county purchasing offices (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners), state departments and agencies (State of Georgia), and independent school districts (Early County Board of Education), with school districts representing the dominant category of recent solicitations.

Activity centers in Georgia, the only state represented in recent postings. Representative opportunities include Gwinnett County's October 2026 IFQ for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned vegetables (due October 19, 2026); the State of Georgia's May 2026 food, supplies, and kitchen products bid (due June 22, 2026); and Early County Board of Education's May 2026 line-by-line food bid supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools (due June 8, 2026). School district solicitations emphasize domestic sourcing preferences, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives, with delivery requirements typically Monday through Friday during early-morning windows and contract periods tied to fiscal or academic years. Vendors must comply with HACCP plans, E-Verify requirements, Buy American provisions, and typically carry $500,000 general liability insurance for awards above $25,000.