UNSPSC 50606816: Frozen Non GMO cha-om

The variety of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO cha-om 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 50606816 Frozen Non GMO cha-om is a Commodity code that encompasses specialty frozen food items, though the recent state and local opportunities tagged under this code show minimal direct alignment with frozen cha-om specifically. Instead, the solicitations reflect a much broader pattern of state and local procurement for food service products, particularly frozen foods and grocery items supporting school nutrition programs. The actual buying activity centers on frozen and shelf-stable food products supplied to school districts, state agencies, and educational institutions as part of their meal programs and general food service operations. Issuing bodies include school districts of varying sizes (Early County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, Rockwood R-VI School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Dallas Independent School District, Douglas County School System), state procurement departments (State of Georgia), and municipalities. School districts dominate the recent activity, with multiple concurrent solicitations for frozen foods, fresh produce, dairy, and grocery staples to support National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program operations across dozens of school sites.

Recent opportunities span Georgia, Missouri, and Texas. The State of Georgia issued an IFB for fresh produce due May 27, 2026, and a general food supplies bid due June 22, 2026. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) solicited line-by-line bids for food and non-food products with a June 8, 2026 response deadline, specifying over 300 food items and domestic sourcing preferences. City Schools of Decatur (Georgia) issued an IFB for frozen foods and grocery items due May 15, 2026, emphasizing whole-grain and low-sodium specifications with ten designated delivery sites. Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri) solicited grocery items via NUTRIKIDS electronic bid system with April 29, 2026 deadline, encompassing over 900 line items across snacks, produce, grains, dairy, and prepared entrees. Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia) posted a fresh produce bid due April 23, 2026, covering 72 produce items with annual estimated spend across 60 school sites. Dallas Independent School District (Texas) issued an RFP due April 2, 2026, for various food products excluding main commodity bids, with emphasis on non-preferred ingredients compliance under Texas Legislative Bill 314. Douglas County School System (Georgia) issued separate RFPs for fresh produce and eggs (due March 4, 2026, approximately $5.5 million across two geographic regions serving 30 districts) and food supply and distribution services (due February 18, 2026, approximately $9 million annually for 32 schools). All contracts typically run July 1 through June 30 with firm pricing for the contract period and delivery to school sites Monday through Friday during morning hours.