UNSPSC 50605608: Frozen Non GMO specialty potatoes

The variety of Non GMO potatoes known as Non GMO specialty 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 50605608 Frozen Non GMO specialty potatoes is a Commodity code that covers specialty potato products—specifically frozen, non-genetically modified varieties—purchased by state and local school districts and governmental entities for food service operations. Recent solicitations under this code reflect broader procurement of frozen and fresh produce for school nutrition programs, though the specific frozen non-GMO potato category appears embedded within larger food service bids rather than as standalone line items. State and local buyers posting under this code include school districts (Early County Board of Education in Georgia, City Schools of Decatur in Georgia, Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System in Georgia, and Dallas Independent School District in Texas) and state purchasing offices (Georgia Department of Education). The work being solicited encompasses delivery of produce and frozen food products to multiple school sites, with specifications requiring HACCP plans, food safety compliance, Buy American provisions, proper temperature control upon delivery, and domestic sourcing preferences where feasible.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Missouri, with additional procurement from Texas and broader multi-state cooperative arrangements. Representative recent opportunities include the Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 school districts across two Georgia areas with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two, due March 4, 2026; the Early County Board of Education's line-by-line bid for food and non-food products supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, due June 8, 2026; the City Schools of Decatur's IFB for frozen foods and grocery items for the 2026-2027 school year, due May 15, 2026; and Dallas Independent School District's RFP for various food products not available through main commodity food bids, due April 2, 2026. School districts typically issue IFBs or RFPs with firm pricing for the full contract year (July 1 through June 30), include renewal options of up to three or four years, and award on a line-item basis to lowest responsive and responsible bidders. Vendors must maintain minimum general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, comply with E-Verify requirements in applicable states, and meet USDA and federal debarment certifications.