UNSPSC 50606417: Frozen Non GMO roma vf tomatoes

The variety of Non GMO tomatoes known as Non GMO roma vf tomatoes 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 50606417 Frozen Non GMO roma vf tomatoes is a Commodity code representing a specific frozen produce item that state and local governments procure as part of broader school nutrition and institutional food service operations. Recent solicitations show that this code sits within a much larger ecosystem of food procurement: state and local buyers are acquiring frozen and fresh produce, dairy, proteins, grains, condiments, and related food service supplies through school district nutrition programs, state food operations, and county purchasing vehicles. The actual work being solicited is the supply and delivery of food products to school cafeterias, central warehouse facilities, and state institutions, with vendors required to meet USDA standards, HACCP food safety plans, Buy American compliance, delivery schedules (typically Monday through Friday between early morning and early afternoon windows), temperature control specifications, and detailed product specifications including labeling and nutritional certifications. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix: the Early County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Rockwood R-VI School District, and Douglas County School System all posted RFPs or IFBs for food procurement in recent months, typically on annual cycles running July through June. Georgia state agencies (the State of Georgia Department of Education or equivalent) also issue produce and food procurement solicitations. Set-asides and preferences vary by issuer; several solicitations emphasize domestic sourcing, minority and women-owned business enterprise (M/WBE) opportunities, and small-business participation, though no specific set-asides are mandated across all postings.

Geographic activity concentrates heavily in Georgia, with recent opportunities from the State of Georgia, Early County Schools, City Schools of Decatur, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, and Douglas County School System (which aggregates bids for the GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 school districts across two Georgia regions). Missouri activity appears in the Rockwood R-VI School District procurement (St. Louis County, serving nearly 19,000 students), and Texas activity in Dallas Independent School District (Dallas County). Representative recent solicitations include the Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs (due March 4, 2026, with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two across 30 districts through the GEC Buying Cooperative), the City Schools of Decatur IFB for frozen foods and grocery items (due May 15, 2026, for the 2026–2027 school year across ten school sites), the Early County Board of Education's line-by-line food bid (due June 8, 2026, covering approximately 300 food items and 60 non-food products across three schools), and Dallas Independent School District's RFP for various food products (due April 2, 2026, for delivery to the Maria Luna Food Service Facilities Warehouse). Contract terms typically run one year (July through June) with options to extend or renew; pricing must remain firm throughout the contract period or be subject to escalation only with documented third-party index support (such as USDA Agricultural Marketing Service or Consumer Price Index data); and awards are made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, often on a line-item or lot basis permitting multiple vendor awards.