UNSPSC 50615104: Canned or jarred Non GMO dwarf green long pod okra

The variety of Non GMO okra known as Non GMO dwarf green long pod okra 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 50615104 Canned or jarred Non GMO dwarf green long pod okra (Commodity) represents a narrowly defined food product line that state and local agencies procure as part of broader consumables and food service contracts. In the recent opportunities sampled, this specific commodity does not appear as a standalone line item; instead, state and local governments acquire canned vegetables—including okra—as components of larger food service packages for institutional dining, school nutrition programs, and state facility canteens. The work solicited under this code involves supplying shelf-stable canned or jarred vegetables meeting USDA Grade B or better standards, with specifications typically including minimum shelf life of 12 months at delivery, proper labeling, sodium content limits where applicable, and compliance with FDA/USDA standards. Issuing bodies span state departments (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Oregon Department of Corrections, State of Georgia, State of Illinois), county and local school districts (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners in Georgia, Ben Hill County Schools in Georgia, Burke County Public Schools in Georgia), and specialized state facilities such as supported living centers. These buyers typically consolidate canned-vegetable procurement into larger food service contracts rather than issuing separate commodity-level solicitations.

Geographic activity clusters in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon based on recent postings. Texas Health and Human Services Commission has issued multiple food and consumables bids (HHS0017449, HHS0017872, HHS0018082) for state supported living centers and facilities with response dates spanning June through October 2026; the El Paso State Supported Living Center procurement cited a historical value of $1.5 million annually across all food categories. Georgia school districts and Gwinnett County have solicited food packages including canned vegetables, with Ben Hill County Schools (IFB #26271, due June 15, 2026) and Burke County Public Schools (due June 5, 2026) seeking comprehensive grocery bids that encompass canned-produce line items. Oregon Department of Corrections issued a large canned-tomato procurement (S2910000017145, due June 19, 2026) for approximately 7,616 cases, indicating substantial volume for single vegetable categories. Opportunities generally require firm, fixed pricing on F.O.B. Destination terms, delivery within 7 to 30 days of order, minimum three verifiable references, and compliance with E-Verify and state debarment certifications; Buy American provisions apply to school nutrition programs under Child Nutrition Act guidelines.