UNSPSC 50606418: Frozen Non GMO san marzano tomatoes

The variety of Non GMO tomatoes known as Non GMO san marzano 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 50606418 Frozen Non GMO san marzano tomatoes is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure shelf-stable and specialty food items for institutional feeding programs, senior services, and school nutrition operations. The recent activity shows the code is being used to acquire a broad range of canned, frozen, and preserved food products — including canned proteins, sauces, vegetables, and specialty items — rather than exclusively frozen san marzano tomatoes. Issuing bodies include county purchasing offices (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners), state procurement agencies (State of Georgia), and school districts (Early County Board of Education). Procurement notices are typically IWQ (informal written quote) or line-item bid solicitations with response windows of two to four weeks, emphasizing lowest-unit-cost evaluation and compliance with USDA nutrition standards, Buy American provisions, and food safety documentation.

Recent opportunities span Georgia, with Gwinnett County seeking approximately 1,062 cases of food items including canned proteins, rice, pasta, and sauces for the Department of Community Services (IWQ 140229, due October 19, 2026); the State of Georgia issuing a bids solicitation for food, supplies, and other kitchen products (due June 22, 2026); and Early County Board of Education requesting line-by-line bids for 300+ food items supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, including domestic-sourced preferences, whole-grain options, and low-sodium formulations (due June 8, 2026). Vendors must meet specifications for labeling, delivery windows (typically 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. weekdays), temperature control where applicable, and minimum general liability insurance; awards are typically made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with pricing evaluated per unit of measure.