UNSPSC 50613400: Canned or jarred Non GMO cucumbers

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO cucumbers 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 50613400 Canned or jarred Non GMO cucumbers is a Class code that, based on recent state and local solicitations, spans shelf-stable food products procured for institutional food service — state supported living centers, correctional facilities, schools, and county nutrition programs. The recent opportunities show the code capturing canned and jarred vegetables broadly rather than cucumbers alone; the largest posted procurements include canned tomatoes, canned and fresh vegetables, and general shelf-stable food inventory for canteens, cafeterias, and food-service programs. State health and human services agencies, departments of corrections, and school districts issue the bulk of posted solicitations. Scope includes single-product buys (canned tomatoes, potatoes) and comprehensive food-service contracts spanning dozens of line items across proteins, produce, dairy, condiments, and consumables delivered on F.O.B. Destination terms with delivery typically required within 7 to 30 days of order receipt. Vendors must meet USDA grade standards, provide nutrition labels and code dating, hold minimum shelf life (typically 12 months), comply with Buy American requirements in school and USDA-funded programs, and furnish three verifiable references.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Oregon, and Georgia. Texas Health and Human Services Commission posted multiple IFBs for state supported living centers (Lufkin and El Paso facilities) with estimated annual food values ranging from $1.5 million to $4.5 million over multi-year terms; the Lufkin canteen solicitation (IFB HHS0018082, due October 23, 2026) requested 22 line items including prepared foods and supplies with responses by 10:30 a.m. The Oregon Department of Corrections issued an IFB for 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes (due June 19, 2026) with a prior purchase at $13.75 per case and Oregon-fabricated goods receiving a 5% preference. Georgia school districts (Ben Hill County Schools, Burke County Public Schools) posted comprehensive food bids spanning nearly 400 line items for 2026–2027 school years with Buy American Act compliance and USDA meal pattern requirements. No national set-asides or preferences beyond state-level provisions appear in the posted opportunities; awards go to lowest responsive and responsible bidders on unit-price basis with delivery and handling included in quoted prices.