UNSPSC 50613222: Canned or jarred Non GMO excel corn

The variety of Non GMO corn known as Non GMO excel corn that has been canned or jarred 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 50613222 Canned or jarred Non GMO excel corn is a Commodity code representing shelf-stable canned vegetables procured by state and local agencies for institutional food service operations. State and local governments buy canned corn and similar preserved vegetables under this code primarily for cafeteria and canteen supply at state-supported living centers, correctional facilities, schools, and senior service programs. Recent solicitations show that agencies typically procure canned or jarred vegetables as line items within broader consumables and food products contracts, bundled with proteins, dairy, fresh produce, condiments, and food service supplies. Issuing bodies include state health and human services departments operating residential and medical facilities, state corrections agencies, county boards of education, county senior services departments, and school nutrition programs. Texas Health and Human Services Commission and its partner agencies (HHSC and DSHS) appear as repeat solicitors, as do multiple Georgia school districts and county systems. Work is characterized by large volume recurring purchases, firm fixed pricing per unit, F.O.B. Destination delivery within seven to thirty days of order, compliance with USDA grade and labeling standards, and minimum shelf-life requirements (typically twelve months remaining at delivery).

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Georgia. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued multiple IFBs for supplemental food and consumables serving state hospitals and supported living centers statewide—including HHS0018082 (Lufkin State Supported Living Center, IFB, bids due October 23, 2026), HHS0017872 (Lufkin, fiscal year 2027, bids due August 25, 2026), and HHS0016792V2 (statewide HHSC and DSHS facilities, supplemental food and consumables with 210 line items, maximum potential value $4,500,000 over three years). The Oregon Department of Corrections Purchasing Division solicited 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes (S2910000017145, IFB, bids due June 19, 2026, previous purchase $13.75 per case from California Healthy Harvest in February 2026). Georgia school systems—Ben Hill County Schools (IFB #26271, bids due June 15, 2026) and Burke County Public Schools (PE55037NONST2027000000007, bids due June 5, 2026)—and Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners (IWQ 140229, informal written quote, due October 19, 2026) solicited comprehensive grocery procurements for school nutrition and senior services with dozens of line items spanning canned vegetables and produce. Illinois and a Georgia state agency also posted food procurement notices in the June to July 2026 window. Responses typically require three references, E-Verify and debarment certifications, general liability insurance ($500,000 to $1,000,000 aggregate), and compliance with Buy American and HACCP requirements where applicable.