UNSPSC 50615603: Canned or jarred Non GMO round red potatoes

The variety of Non GMO potatoes known as Non GMO round red potatoes 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 50615603 Canned or jarred non-GMO round red potatoes is a Commodity code, and state and local governments procure canned and jarred vegetable products—including tomatoes, potatoes, and mixed produce—through school nutrition programs, correctional facilities, state hospitals, and supported living centers. The recent solicitations show that these purchases are embedded in broader food service contracts where canned vegetables represent line items alongside fresh produce, proteins, and other staples. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with significant volume also from state departments of corrections, health and human services commissions, and state-supported residential facilities. The code captures routine replenishment of shelf-stable vegetable inventory supporting daily meal operations across multiple locations.

Geographic activity clusters in the Southeast and Southwest, with recent opportunities posted by Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Oregon Department of Corrections, Georgia school districts (Liberty County, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham County, Douglas County, Burke County, Ben Hill County), and Illinois. Representative recent opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products for the El Paso State Supported Living Center (due July 13, 2026, using NIGP Class/Item numbers covering food products), the Oregon Department of Corrections ITB S2910000016405 for canned tomatoes (approximately 7,616 cases, due June 19, 2026), and the Ben Hill County Schools IFB #26271 for school nutrition food products across multiple categories including canned vegetables (due June 15, 2026). School districts typically issue annual or multi-year IFBs with firm pricing structures and quarterly or monthly price-adjustment provisions tied to USDA Agricultural Marketing Service or Consumer Price Index data. Pricing must be delivered inclusive of transportation, and suppliers face strict compliance requirements including HACCP plans, liability insurance ($500,000 to $2,000,000 depending on jurisdiction), debarment certification, and Buy American Act compliance where USDA commodity funding applies.