UNSPSC 50616421: Canned or jarred Non GMO super beefsteak tomatoes

The variety of Non GMO tomatoes known as Non GMO super beefsteak tomatoes 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 50616421 Canned or jarred Non-GMO super beefsteak tomatoes is a Commodity code capturing a narrow product line within institutional food service procurement, though state and local governments soliciting under this code are actually buying broad categories of canned vegetables and prepared foods rather than the specific Non-GMO super beefsteak tomato variant named in the code itself. Recent solicitations show that state agencies, school districts, and correctional facilities source canned tomatoes as part of larger food-service contracts, often specifying tomato products by form (sliced, diced, stewed, whole) and grade (USDA Grade A or B) rather than by the Non-GMO or cultivar designation embedded in the code. The mix of issuing bodies spans state corrections departments, state health and human services agencies, school districts (both individual districts and cooperative purchasing vehicles), and state veterans' homes, with school nutrition programs representing the heaviest recent activity. Solicitations emphasize compliance with USDA and FDA standards, sodium-content limits (typically 240 mg per 100 grams), minimum shelf life (usually 12 months), proper labeling including Country of Origin, and delivery to centralized distribution centers or individual school sites.

Geographic spread centers on the Pacific Northwest and Southeast, with Oregon Department of Corrections posting multiple canned-tomato ITBs for 7,616 cases in recent months, Texas Health and Human Services Commission issuing statewide food-and-consumables IFBs covering state hospitals and supported living centers, and Georgia school districts (Liberty County, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham, and Douglas County cooperative) running fresh and processed produce RFPs and IFBs for school nutrition programs. Representative recent opportunities include Oregon Department of Corrections' Solicitation S2910000016405 (Tomato Canned, due June 19, 2026, approximately 7,616 cases, ITB), Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Solicitation HHS0017449 (Food and Consumable products for HHSC El Paso State Supported Living Center, due July 13, 2026, IFB with historical value of $1.5 million for prior period), and Ben Hill County Schools' Solicitation PE61000NONST2027000000006 (Food Bid, due June 15, 2026, IFB covering multiple categories including canned vegetables across four school locations). Evaluation typically awards to lowest responsive, responsible bidder; Oregon applies a 5% preference for Oregon-fabricated or processed goods and resident bidders headquartered in Oregon. School districts commonly require Buy American Act compliance (domestic commodities or at least 51% domestic agricultural content), HACCP plans, general liability insurance ($500,000 to $2,000,000 per occurrence depending on the issuing body), and compliance with E-Verify and federal debarment certifications.