UNSPSC 50605810: Frozen Non GMO red algae

The variety of Non GMO sea vegetables known as Non GMO red algae 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 50605810 Frozen Non GMO red algae is a Commodity code that in practice describes specialty food inputs for institutional food service operations, though the recent solicitations show minimal direct procurement of this specific product line. State and local governments buying under this code appear to be school districts and state agencies sourcing frozen ingredients and prepared foods for child nutrition and general food service programs. The issuing bodies are primarily school districts—including Early County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, Rockwood R-VI School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Douglas County School System, and Dallas Independent School District—alongside state procurement offices in Georgia and Missouri. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive food service supply contracts covering frozen foods, fresh produce, eggs, dairy, meats, poultry, seafood, grains, and specialty grocery items delivered to school sites and institutional warehouses, with all contracts emphasizing USDA compliance, Buy American provisions, HACCP certification, food recall procedures, and strict temperature and quality controls.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Missouri, with the largest documented opportunities in Georgia under state-level and school district procurement. The Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-003 for Food Supply and Distribution Services represents a $9 million annual food service contract requiring main-line distribution across 32 schools serving approximately 25,500 students, with proposals due February 18, 2026. Early County Board of Education issued a line-by-line food bid (due June 8, 2026) covering 300+ food items, 60+ non-food and cleaning supplies, and dairy products for three schools under the National School Lunch Program. City Schools of Decatur issued an IFB for frozen foods and grocery items (due May 15, 2026) for ten school sites with a one-year contract term running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and optional three-month extensions. Savannah-Chatham County Public School System solicited fresh produce spanning 72 line items with estimated annual quantities reaching 21,125 cases for select items (due April 23, 2026). Dallas Independent School District issued an RFP for various food products not available through main commodity bids (due April 2, 2026) for the 2026-2027 school year with options for two one-year renewals. No direct procurement solicitations specifically naming frozen non-GMO red algae appear in the recent opportunities block, indicating this Commodity code does not currently generate visible state and local RFP, RFQ, IFB, or ITB activity at scale.