UNSPSC 50605905: Frozen Non GMO golden gourmet shallots

The variety of Non GMO shallots known as Non GMO golden gourmet shallots 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 50605905 Frozen Non GMO Golden Gourmet Shallots is a Commodity code that captures frozen specialty vegetable products, though state and local procurement activity under this specific code appears limited to broader food-supply solicitations. Recent state and local solicitations tagged to this code actually target general food items — shelf-stable proteins, grains, sauces, and vegetables — rather than specialty frozen shallots. The issuing bodies span county purchasing offices (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners), state departments (State of Georgia), and school districts (Early County Board of Education), with school food service and senior services emerging as the primary buying drivers. Scope encompasses food and non-food items for the National School Lunch Program, school breakfast programs, senior services centers, and institutional food distribution, with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain specifications, low-sodium formulations, and products free of artificial additives.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia. Gwinnett County issued an IWQ for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, soups, canned vegetables) with quotes due October 19, 2026, delivery to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center, and F.O.B. destination pricing evaluated per unit of measure. Early County Board of Education issued a line-by-line bid for 300+ food items plus 60 non-food supplies to support school lunch and breakfast programs, with bids due June 8, 2026, firm pricing for 15 days from award, price-escalation caps at 3% supported by USDA or CPI data, and piggybacking rights for other school districts on identical terms. The State of Georgia also solicited food, supplies, and other kitchen products (due June 22, 2026), with full scope details contained in the attached solicitation document. Award criteria emphasize lowest responsive and responsible bidder pricing and compliance with Buy American, HACCP, E-Verify, and insurance requirements where contract value exceeds $25,000.