UNSPSC 50616320: Canned or jarred Non GMO yellow jersey sweet potatoes

The variety of Non GMO sweet potatoes known as Non GMO yellow jersey sweet 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 50616320 Canned or jarred Non GMO yellow jersey sweet potatoes is a Commodity code that names a specific processed vegetable product, but state and local governments' recent procurements under this code span broad shelf-stable food supply for institutional food service rather than sweet potatoes in particular. The code sees active solicitation from state departments overseeing supported living centers and correctional facilities, county and municipal social-service departments, school districts, and state agencies managing institutional canteens and cafeterias. Issuing bodies include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (which has posted multiple IFBs for consumable foods at state-supported living centers), the Oregon Department of Corrections, Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, Ben Hill County Schools, Burke County Public Schools, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and the State of Illinois. The scope of work reflects institutional food procurement: canned vegetables, proteins, dairy, grains, condiments, and food service supplies (containers, napkins, straws, foil) delivered to cafeterias, canteens, kitchens, and dining facilities. Vendors compete on firm unit pricing, delivery timeliness (typically seven days or less), FOB Destination terms with freight included, compliance with USDA and FDA standards, minimum shelf-life requirements, and demonstrated capacity to serve multiple sites or high-volume standing orders.

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon, with secondary presence in Illinois. Representative recent opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0018082 (Consumables Foods for the Lufkin State Supported Living Center, posted October 16, 2026, due October 23, 2026), which solicits 22 line items of prepared foods and food service supplies for fiscal year 2027; Gwinnett County's IWQ 140229 (Purchase of Food Items, posted October 13, 2026, due October 19, 2026), an informal written quote for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable products including peanut butter, canned proteins, rice, pasta, and canned vegetables; the Oregon Department of Corrections' bid for approximately 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes (posted June 5, 2026, due June 19, 2026); and Ben Hill County Schools' comprehensive food bid for the school nutrition program across four schools (posted May 19, 2026, due June 15, 2026). All awards are made to lowest responsive and responsible bidders on unit pricing, with contracts typically running one to two years with renewal options. State and local buyers apply Buy American requirements, E-Verify compliance, debarment certification, and often state-level preference programs (Oregon applies a 5 percent preference for Oregon-fabricated or resident bidder status); many require HACCP plan implementation, liability insurance minimums of $500,000 or higher, and three reference submissions. Vendor response and delivery reliability are critical differentiators in a market where late or non-compliant shipments trigger full replacement liability at the supplier's expense.