UNSPSC 50606837: Frozen Non GMO linkok

The variety of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO linkok 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 50606837 Frozen Non GMO linkok is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure frozen produce, frozen prepared foods, and related grocery items to support school nutrition programs and institutional food service operations. The solicitations under this code reflect actual purchasing activity driven by K-12 school district nutrition programs seeking USDA-compliant food products meeting whole-grain, low-sodium, and zero-trans-fat standards, along with state agencies and county school systems that source frozen foods and fresh produce through competitive bids. Issuing bodies include large urban school districts (Dallas Independent School District, City Schools of Decatur, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System), mid-sized regional school systems (Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri, Early County Board of Education and Douglas County School System in Georgia), and state-level agencies (the State of Georgia). School districts dominate the activity, with most procurements structured to serve 25,000 to 32,000 daily meals across 10 to 60 school sites and emphasizing line-item bidding to enable multiple vendor awards based on lowest responsive pricing.

Recent activity is concentrated in Georgia and Missouri. The Douglas County School System in Georgia is procuring fresh produce and eggs estimated at $4.4 million for Area One (18 districts) through the GEC Buying Cooperative (RFP SN 26-004, due March 4, 2026) and food supply and distribution services estimated at $9 million annually (RFP SN 26-003, due February 18, 2026). The State of Georgia issued an IFB for fresh produce (IFB #4 2027-2026, due May 27, 2026) and a broader food supplies solicitation (due June 22, 2026). In Georgia's school districts, the Early County Board of Education requested line-by-line bids for approximately 300 food items and 60 non-food products supporting the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs (due June 8, 2026), and the City Schools of Decatur issued an IFB for frozen foods and grocery items (due May 15, 2026). In Missouri, the Rockwood R-VI School District Child Nutrition Services solicited bids for over 900 line items covering snacks, fruits, vegetables, dairy, meats, and prepared entrees (due April 29, 2026). The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System in Georgia requested bids for fresh produce including 72 line items with annual quantities up to 21,125 cases (due April 23, 2026). The Dallas Independent School District in Texas issued an RFP for various food products not covered by main commodity bids, including Spice and Ice Cream lots (due April 2, 2026). All solicitations mandate firm pricing for the contract period, compliance with Buy American and HACCP requirements, delivery within specified temperature and time windows, E-Verify authorization, and general liability insurance typically ranging from $500,000 to $2 million per occurrence.