UNSPSC 50606112: Frozen Non GMO sigmaleaf spinach

The variety of Non GMO spinach known as Non GMO sigmaleaf 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 50606112 Frozen Non GMO sigmaleaf spinach is a Commodity code that represents specialty frozen vegetable products sourced with non-GMO specifications. State and local governments purchase frozen spinach and similar frozen produce under this code primarily to support school nutrition programs serving breakfast and lunch to students across districts. The buying activity shown here is dominated by school districts and county school systems across the Southeast, notably Georgia and Texas, which issue RFPs, RFQs, and IFBs for produce and frozen-food procurement on annual or multi-year cycles tied to the school calendar (typically July 1 through June 30 contract periods). The solicitations reveal that frozen and fresh produce are acquired as part of larger food service bundles—often bundled with dairy, meats, grains, and supplies—and that vendors must meet stringent HACCP protocols, Buy American compliance, food recall procedures, and nutrition standards (whole grain, low sodium, zero trans fat per serving, no artificial additives). Issuing bodies include state agencies (Georgia Department of Education procurement vehicles), county school systems (Douglas County Schools, Early County Board of Education, Savannah-Chatham County), municipal school districts (City Schools of Decatur, Dallas Independent School District, Rockwood R-VI), and cooperative purchasing consortia (GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 Georgia districts). Early County Schools and Decatur Schools appear as repeat recent buyers within the timeframe.

Recent activity clusters heavily in Georgia and Missouri, with additional solicitation from Texas. Representative opportunities include the Early County Board of Education's FY27 Food Bid (RFP, due June 8, 2026) encompassing 300+ food line items delivered Monday through Friday to three schools with firm pricing for 15 days and escalation tied to USDA data; the Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 for Fresh Produce and Eggs (due March 4, 2026) covering approximately 72 produce line items across 30 districts in two geographic areas with estimated annual spend of $4.4 million and $1.1 million respectively; the City Schools of Decatur's IFB for Frozen Foods and Grocery items (due May 15, 2026) serving ten schools across the 2026-2027 year with firm pricing for 30 days and quarterly adjustment caps at 10 percent; and the Rockwood R-VI School District Child Nutrition Services' grocery items bid (due April 29, 2026) encompassing 900+ line items with electronic submission via NUTRIKIDS and awards by June 4, 2026. Vendors must carry $500,000 to $2,000,000 general liability insurance, comply with E-Verify and debarment certifications, and demonstrate three to five years of experience with public school systems or food service distribution. No set-asides limiting competition to disadvantaged enterprises are specified in the recent solicitations reviewed.