UNSPSC 50613231: Canned or jarred Non GMO iochief corn

The variety of Non GMO corn known as Non GMO iochief 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 50613231 Canned or jarred Non GMO iochief corn is a Commodity code covering shelf-stable canned and jarred corn products for institutional food service operations. State and local governments procure these items primarily through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Oregon Department of Corrections, Georgia school districts, and other corrections and human-services facilities. Recent solicitations show demand concentrated in bulk food supply contracts for state supported living centers, correctional facilities, and school nutrition programs, where canned corn appears as one line item among dozens in broader consumable-foods RFPs and IFBs. Issuing bodies span state health and human services departments, county purchasing offices, school districts, and corrections departments; Texas agencies (particularly HHSC) and Oregon state agencies show repeat activity. The scope of work under this code reflects institutional kitchens buying standardized, long-shelf-life proteins and vegetables in cases, with firm pricing on FOB Destination delivery, compliance with USDA grade standards, and 24-hour to 72-hour delivery windows into food-service distribution centers.

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon based on recent posted opportunities. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission posted three separate food and consumables solicitations between May and October 2026 (HHS0017449, HHS0016792V2, and HHS0018082), with the largest contract representing approximately $4.5 million over three years; the Oregon Department of Corrections issued a 7,616-case canned-tomato solicitation (S2910000017145) in June 2026 with previous pricing at $13.75 per case; and Georgia school districts (Ben Hill County Schools, Burke County Public Schools) and Gwinnett County procurement office each posted food bids between May and October 2026. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts also solicited 382 line items of cafeteria food products for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (304T26300CF) in May 2026. Most opportunities use IFB notice type with response windows of one to two weeks, require three references and proof of insurance, mandate compliance with federal food regulations and E-Verify, and evaluate on lowest responsive and responsible bid or best-value criteria. Current activity is robust, with nine posted opportunities spanning the last six months and multiple renewal or extension options within each contract.