UNSPSC 50605601: Frozen Non GMO long white potatoes

The variety of Non GMO potatoes known as Non GMO long white potatoes 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 50605601 Frozen Non GMO long white potatoes is a Commodity code that names a single product line within the broader food service procurement landscape. In practice, state and local governments buy frozen potatoes as part of comprehensive food service solicitations serving school nutrition programs, institutional dining, and operations across multiple jurisdictions. The recent opportunities show that frozen potatoes are procured as components of larger food and grocery bids rather than as standalone line items; school districts and state agencies issue RFPs and IFBs that bundle frozen vegetables, proteins, grains, and other staples into single contracts or multiple lots, with frozen potatoes appearing among dozens of line items in bids encompassing 72 to 900+ food products. Issuing bodies span independent school districts (Early County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, Rockwood R-VI School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Dallas Independent School District), county school systems (Douglas County School System), state agencies (State of Georgia), and regional cooperative purchasing vehicles (GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 Georgia school districts). School nutrition programs dominate the procurement activity under this code, with vendors required to meet HACCP plans, food recall procedures, Buy American provisions, E-Verify compliance, and minimum general liability insurance ($500,000 to $2,000,000 depending on the buyer).

Recent solicitations concentrate in Georgia and Missouri with a notable Texas presence. The Douglas County School System's GEC Buying Cooperative RFP SN 26-004 (posted February 4, 2026, due March 4, 2026) procures fresh produce and eggs across 30 Georgia school districts with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two, with line-item-based awards to multiple vendors. Early County Board of Education's FY27 Food Bid (posted May 11, 2026, due June 8, 2026) solicits line-by-line bids for approximately 300+ food items supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with all prices including packing and transportation to three schools and firm pricing for 15 days from award. Rockwood R-VI School District Child Nutrition Services in St. Louis County, Missouri (posted March 31, 2026, due April 29, 2026) bid 900+ grocery line items for the 2026–27 school year, serving approximately 6,900 lunch and 900 breakfast participants daily. City Schools of Decatur in Georgia (posted April 16, 2026, due May 15, 2026) issued an IFB for frozen foods and grocery items with a virtual pre-bid conference on April 29, 2026, questions due May 4, 2026, and sealed bids due May 15, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. EST. Dallas Independent School District (posted February 22, 2026, due April 2, 2026) issued an RFP for various food products not available through main commercial commodity bids, with contract performance from May 29, 2026, through May 28, 2027, and two one-year renewal options. All school-based procurements emphasize domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, products without added sugars or artificial additives, and compliance with USDA 2024 Final Rule standards and Texas Legislative Bill #314 restrictions on artificial colors, flavors, and high fructose corn syrup.