UNSPSC 50613256: Canned or jarred Non GMO showcase corn

The variety of Non GMO corn known as Non GMO showcase 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 50613256 Canned or jarred Non GMO showcase corn, a Commodity code, describes canned and jarred corn products that state and local governments procure for institutional food service operations, including public schools, corrections facilities, health and human services agencies, and veteran services. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers sourcing canned vegetables—including corn, tomatoes, and tomato paste—alongside broader fresh produce and prepared foods for school nutrition programs, state-operated facilities, and correctional institutions. The issuing bodies are primarily school districts (Ben Hill County Schools in Georgia, Burke County Public Schools in Georgia, Liberty County Board of Education in Georgia, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System in Georgia, Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri, Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia), state departments (Illinois Veterans Home, Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Health and Human Services Commission), and county school systems (Douglas County School System in Georgia, Muscogee County School District in Georgia). School districts dominate procurement activity under this code tier, with state corrections and health agencies as secondary buyers. Work solicited ranges from single-commodity bids for canned tomatoes or tomato paste to comprehensive food service contracts bundling dozens or hundreds of line items across produce, proteins, dairy, and canned goods with firm fixed pricing, delivery schedules, and USDA compliance requirements.

Geographic concentration is heavy in Georgia and Texas, with significant activity in Oregon, Missouri, Virginia, and Illinois. Recent representative opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products for the El Paso State Supported Living Center (due July 13, 2026, with estimated prior-period value of $1.5 million), the Oregon Department of Corrections' ITB S2910000016405 for canned tomatoes (approximately 7,616 cases due June 19, 2026, with prior pricing at $13.75 per case), Ben Hill County Schools' IFB #26271 for comprehensive food products including canned goods (sealed bids due June 15, 2026), Burke County Public Schools' sealed bid for line-item grocery procurement covering nearly 400 items (due June 5, 2026), and Fairfax County Public Schools' Master Grocery K-12 contract (IFB 2000004323, due April 27, 2026, requiring minimum three-year food delivery experience and firm fixed pricing F.O.B. Destination). Most school district solicitations require Buy American compliance (51 percent domestic agricultural content), HACCP plans, food safety certifications, comprehensive liability insurance ($500,000 to $2,000,000 per occurrence), and E-Verify compliance; prices are typically firm for 12 months with annual adjustments tied to USDA or Consumer Price Index benchmarks. State agency procurement often includes larger line-item counts (210+ items) and longer contract terms (up to three years with renewals) with estimated values ranging from $1.5 million to $9 million annually.