UNSPSC 50613908: Canned or jarred Non GMO snake gourd

The variety of Non GMO gourds known as Non GMO snake gourd 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 50613908 Canned or jarred Non GMO snake gourd, a Commodity code, does not align with the recent state and local procurement activity tagged to it. The single posted opportunity under this code—the Illinois Veterans Home's quarterly food order—names no snake gourd or related specialty vegetables; instead it solicits standard cafeteria staples including proteins, dairy, prepared foods, and common condiments. The code shows little relevant recent activity, and the mismatch between the code's nominal scope and the work actually being bought signals either a tagging error or dormant procurement in this product category within state and local markets.

School districts, state corrections departments, and state health agencies dominate the broader food-procurement landscape visible in related UNSPSC categories, soliciting produce, proteins, dairy, and canned goods across Illinois, Texas, Oregon, Georgia, and Missouri. Those jurisdictions issue IFBs and RFPs at regular intervals—often quarterly or annually—to supply multiple school sites, distribution centers, or state facilities. Geographic activity clusters in the Southeast (Georgia school districts, Texas HHSC), the Pacific Northwest (Oregon Department of Corrections), and the Midwest (Illinois Veterans Homes, Missouri school districts). Representatives include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's $1.5 million annual food procurement for state supported living centers (IFB HHS0017449, due July 2026); Fairfax County Public Schools' Master Grocery K-12 contract spanning 45 schools and seven distribution kitchens (IFB 2000004323, due April 2026); and Douglas County School System's $9 million food supply and distribution RFP serving 32 schools (RFP 26-003, due February 2026). Buyers consistently emphasize USDA compliance, Buy American provisions, HACCP certification, and firm pricing with limited escalation, while competitors face insurance thresholds of $1 million to $2 million per occurrence and quarterly or semiannual delivery schedules.