UNSPSC 50613402: Canned or jarred Non GMO armenian cucumbers

The variety of Non GMO cucumbers known as Non GMO armenian cucumbers that have 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 50613402 Canned or jarred Non GMO armenian cucumbers is a Commodity code. State and local governments soliciting under this code are primarily purchasing shelf-stable canned and jarred vegetables for institutional food service operations — specifically state-supported living centers, correctional facilities, schools, and county social services programs. Recent opportunities show demand for canned or jarred produce as part of broader consumables procurements that typically bundle proteins, dairy, grains, and fresh or frozen items into single comprehensive food supply contracts. The issuing bodies are predominantly state health and human services departments (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Oregon Department of Corrections), county boards of commissioners and school districts (Gwinnett County, Ben Hill County Schools, Burke County Public Schools, Texas Department of Criminal Justice), and state nutrition programs (State of Illinois, State of Georgia). Texas agencies, particularly HHSC operating state-supported living centers and TDCJ operating correctional facilities, appear as repeat buyers in the recent opportunities.

Activity concentrates in Texas and Georgia, with additional recent solicitations in Oregon and Illinois. Representative opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0018082 for consumable foods at Lufkin State Supported Living Center (response due October 23, 2026) covering 22 line items of prepared foods and food service supplies; Gwinnett County's IWQ 140229 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food products including canned proteins, soups, and vegetables (response due October 19, 2026); the Oregon Department of Corrections IFB for approximately 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes with bids due June 19, 2026; and Burke County Public Schools' sealed bid for nearly 400 line items of school nutrition foods across five facilities for the 2026-2027 school year (bids due June 5, 2026). Contracts typically specify delivery within seven days of order or 30 days of purchase order issuance, FOB Destination pricing with freight prepaid, USDA grade compliance, and minimum shelf life of 90 days or 12 months. Buy American provisions apply to school nutrition procurements; Oregon facilities receive state-resident and Oregon-fabricated goods preferences at bid evaluation.