UNSPSC 50606109: Frozen Non GMO new zealand spinach

The variety of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO new zealand spinach 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 50606109 Frozen Non GMO new zealand spinach, a Commodity code, addresses shelf-stable and refrigerated food procurement for state and local institutions, though recent opportunities show the code is actually being deployed across a broader spectrum of food service and nutrition support. State and local governments purchase under this code primarily through county purchasing offices, school districts, and state departments acquiring food for senior services, school meals (National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program), and institutional dining. The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, for example, recently solicited approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned proteins, vegetables, sauces, and grains for senior services through an informal written quote (IWQ) process. Early County Board of Education concurrently solicited 300+ food items spanning meats, poultry, seafood, dairy, vegetables, fruits, and grains to support school meal programs, emphasizing domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives. The State of Georgia also issued a bid for food supplies and kitchen products, though the full scope was contained in an attached solicitation document.

Recent activity clusters in Georgia, with Gwinnett County (a large metro county) and Early County (a rural school district) posting IFBs and IWQs in May and October 2026. Gwinnett County's IWQ 140229 closed October 19, 2026, requiring delivery to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center within 72 hours of order receipt when possible and by December 7, 2026 overall, with F.O.B. Destination delivery and inside-delivery requirements. Early County Board of Education's FY27 Food Bid closed June 8, 2026, covering a contract period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with options to extend up to three months and possibility of renewal for additional one-year terms; milk deliveries required 33F to 40F temperature maintenance, minimum 10–14 days from delivery on stock rotation, and state milk fat and bacteria count documentation. The State of Georgia bid due June 22, 2026 lacked detailed scope information in available records. Award criteria across these solicitations emphasize lowest responsive and responsible bidder with pricing evaluated per unit of measure; vendors must provide references, maintain liability insurance ($500,000 minimum for school districts), comply with E-Verify and HACCP requirements, and satisfy debarment verification for contracts exceeding $25,000.