UNSPSC 50606823: Frozen Non GMO dau mue or pea tips

The variety of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO dau mue or pea tips 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 50606823 Frozen Non GMO dau mue or pea tips is a Commodity code that describes specialty frozen vegetable products, though the recent state and local solicitations tagged with this code actually reflect the broader landscape of school nutrition procurement — particularly frozen foods and grocery items for child nutrition programs. State and local governments buying under this code are primarily school districts and state education agencies seeking frozen and fresh produce, prepared foods, and related grocery staples to support National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. The issuing bodies are predominantly independent school districts (Early County Schools, City Schools of Decatur, Rockwood R-VI School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Dallas ISD, Douglas County Schools) alongside state procurement offices in Georgia. Work solicited includes frozen vegetables, fresh produce staples, pre-cut vegetables, fruit cups, prepared salads, dairy products, grains, condiments, and specialty items meeting USDA compliance, Buy American provisions, and whole-grain or low-sodium specifications. Vendors must maintain HACCP plans, demonstrate food recall capability, carry minimum general liability insurance ($500,000 to $2,000,000), comply with E-Verify requirements, and meet strict delivery temperature and timing windows (typically 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with refrigerated products at 33–41 degrees Fahrenheit and frozen at zero degrees or below).

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Missouri, with standout solicitations including the Douglas County School System's Food Supply and Distribution Services RFP (February 18, 2026 deadline, estimated annual expenditure approximately $9,000,000), the GEC Buying Cooperative fresh produce and eggs RFP covering 30 school districts across two Georgia areas (March 4, 2026 deadline, approximately $4.4 million Area One and $1.1 million Area Two), and Dallas ISD's various food products RFP for the Maria Luna Warehouse (April 2, 2026 deadline). Additional opportunities include City Schools of Decatur frozen foods and grocery IFB (May 15, 2026 deadline, ten school sites), Early County Board of Education line-by-line food bid (June 8, 2026 deadline, 300+ items across three schools), State of Georgia food supplies and kitchen products bid (June 22, 2026 deadline), and Rockwood R-VI School District grocery items for 2026–2027 (April 29, 2026 deadline via NUTRIKIDS electronic system, over 900 line items). Most contracts run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options; pricing is typically firm for the contract period with escalation allowed only on documented USDA or CPI increases exceeding specified thresholds (commonly 3–10 percent). No specific set-asides or disadvantaged-enterprise restrictions appear across these solicitations, though districts emphasize domestic sourcing and may consider M/WBE participation in evaluation.