UNSPSC 50606850: Frozen Non GMO purslane

The variety of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO purslane 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 50606850 Frozen Non GMO purslane is a Commodity code that nominally describes a single agricultural product line, but the recent state and local solicitations tagged under it reflect the reality of school nutrition procurement — state and local buyers are seeking frozen and fresh produce, grocery staples, meats, dairy, and prepared food items to support school meal programs and state food service operations. School districts and state agencies issue the bulk of activity under this code tier, typically through RFP and IFB notices with response dates spanning two to eight weeks. The solicitations emphasize USDA compliance, Buy American provisions, HACCP food safety plans, firm pricing for the contract period (typically July through June), and delivery to multiple school sites or state warehouses within defined time windows. Vendors must carry general liability insurance (commonly $1 million per occurrence, $2 million aggregate), comply with E-Verify and debarment certification, and meet detailed product specifications including whole-grain standards, low sodium, zero trans fats per serving, and proper temperature maintenance upon delivery.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Missouri school districts. The Douglas County School System (Georgia) issued back-to-back RFPs in January and February 2026 for fresh produce and eggs (approximately $4.4 million annually for Area One) and food supply and distribution services (approximately $9 million annually), both with sealed proposal deadlines in February and anticipated contract start of April 27, 2026. The City Schools of Decatur (Georgia) issued an IFB for frozen foods and grocery items on April 16, 2026, due May 15, 2026, for the 2026-2027 school year. The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia) solicited fresh produce for 60 school sites with sealed bids due April 23, 2026, renewable for two additional one-year terms. The Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri) solicited grocery items across 900+ line items via electronic NUTRIKIDS submission due April 29, 2026, serving approximately 6,900 lunch and 900 breakfast daily participants. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) requested line-by-line food bids with delivery to three schools due June 8, 2026, emphasizing domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and products without added sugars. Dallas Independent School District (Texas) issued an RFP for various food products not available through main commodity bids with response due April 2, 2026, structured as individual line items and designated lots with emphasis on compliance with Texas Bill #314 regarding non-preferred ingredients.