UNSPSC 50606310: Frozen Non GMO jewel sweet potatoes

The variety of Non GMO sweet potatoes known as Non GMO jewel sweet 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 50606310 Frozen Non GMO jewel sweet potatoes is a Commodity code. State and local governments procure frozen sweet potatoes primarily through food service contracts that support school meal programs, senior nutrition services, and institutional feeding operations. The scope of work centers on bulk frozen sweet potato purchases meeting food safety and quality standards, with delivery to schools, nutrition centers, and other public facilities. Issuing bodies include county boards of education, county senior services departments, and state procurement offices acquiring food items for programs serving vulnerable populations. School districts represent the dominant buyer segment, sourcing produce for National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program compliance; county governments also acquire frozen vegetables including sweet potatoes through food service cooperative vehicles and informal competitive quoting processes.

The recent opportunities span Georgia, with Early County Board of Education issuing a line-by-line food bid due June 8, 2026 (IFB PE55045NONST2027000000006) covering approximately 300+ food items including vegetables for three schools under a July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 contract; Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners posted an informal written quote solicitation on October 13, 2026 (IWQ 140229, due October 19, 2026) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable and fresh food items for the Department of Community Services; and the State of Georgia solicited bids on food, supplies, and other kitchen products on May 15, 2026 (PE55645NONST2026000000009) due June 22, 2026. School districts emphasize domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives; Early County requires firm pricing for 15 days from award with escalation or de-escalation requests supported by USDA or Consumer Price Index data, price increases exceeding 3% permitting provisional sourcing elsewhere, and vendors to comply with Buy American provisions, maintain HACCP plans, and carry $500,000 general liability insurance.