UNSPSC 50605405: Frozen Non GMO blackeyed peas

The variety of Non GMO peas known as Non GMO blackeyed peas 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 50605405 Frozen Non GMO blackeyed peas is a Commodity code covering shelf-stable and frozen legumes that state and local governments procure primarily for institutional food service programs serving senior populations and school nutrition operations. The code sees activity from county purchasing offices, state food procurement operations, and school district boards of education, with recent opportunities reflecting demand for bulk-packaged items meeting USDA nutrition standards and domestic sourcing preferences. Institutions buying under this code emphasize compliance with federal nutrition guidelines, ingredient transparency (non-GMO certification where specified), and cost-per-unit pricing models that allow award-splitting across multiple vendors when advantageous.

Recent activity clusters in Georgia, where Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issued an informal written quote (IWQ 140229) in October 2026 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including legumes for the Department of Community Services, with quotes due October 19, 2026; the State of Georgia issued a competitive bid for food, supplies, and other kitchen products with response due June 22, 2026; and Early County Board of Education posted a line-by-line bid for food and non-food products supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with bids due June 8, 2026. School district purchasing in particular emphasizes whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives, with firm pricing for 15 days post-award and price escalation requests evaluated against USDA Agricultural Marketing Service or Consumer Price Index benchmarks. Delivery windows are tight—often 72 hours from order receipt—and vendors must comply with Buy American provisions, maintain HACCP plans, carry $500,000 general liability insurance, satisfy E-Verify requirements, and permit piggybacking by other school districts on identical terms.