UNSPSC 50606830: Frozen Non GMO ginger root

The variety of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO ginger root 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 50606830 Frozen Non GMO ginger root is a Commodity-level code that encompasses specialty frozen produce items used primarily in institutional food service operations, though recent state and local solicitations under this code focus broadly on frozen and fresh produce procurement rather than ginger root specifically. State and local governments procuring under this code are predominantly school districts and school systems serving child nutrition programs, with occasional participation from state agencies managing institutional food supplies. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, including Early County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, Rockwood R-VI School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Dallas Independent School District, and Douglas County School System. The work being solicited spans comprehensive frozen food and grocery procurement for school meal programs, including frozen vegetables, fruits, prepared entrees, and specialty items meeting USDA standards, whole-grain specifications, low-sodium formulations, and zero-trans-fat requirements. Vendors must maintain HACCP plans, carry $500,000 to $2,000,000 general liability insurance depending on the jurisdiction, comply with Buy American provisions, satisfy E-Verify requirements, and provide food recall procedures and biosecurity documentation. Contract periods typically run July 1 through June 30 with options for renewal of up to three to four additional one-year terms.

Recent procurement activity concentrates in Georgia and Missouri, with additional activity in Texas. Representative solicitations include the Early County Board of Education's FY27 Food Bid (response due June 8, 2026) seeking line-by-line bids for 300+ food items and 60 non-food supplies across three schools; the City Schools of Decatur's IFB for frozen foods and grocery items (response due May 15, 2026) covering frozen and grocery products with delivery to ten school sites; and the Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs (response due March 4, 2026) through the GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 school districts with estimated annual spending of approximately $5.5 million across two geographic areas. The State of Georgia has also posted solicitations for general food supplies and fresh produce (responses due June 22, 2026 and May 27, 2026 respectively). Pricing structures typically require firm pricing for the entire contract period, with adjustments permitted only when supported by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service or third-party market data and subject to caps on increases (ranging from 3% to 10% depending on the district). Payment terms generally allow 30 to 90 days from delivery or invoice receipt. No specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses are evident in the recent opportunities, though some districts note commitments to provide practicable opportunities to minority and women-owned firms consistent with federal standards.