UNSPSC 50621911: Non GMO d'egypte beet purees

The variety of Non GMO beets known as Non GMO d'egypte beets. 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 50621911 Non GMO d'egypte beet purees is a Commodity code that in practice spans a narrow slice of institutional food procurement — specifically shelf-stable and fresh food items sourced for state supported living centers, correctional facilities, school nutrition programs, and senior services operations. The recent opportunities posted under this code reveal that state and local buyers are acquiring prepared foods (french fries, chicken wings, sauces, burritos), canned and frozen vegetables, proteins, dairy, grains, and associated food service consumables (containers, napkins, straws, hairnets) in bulk quantities for on-site canteen, cafeteria, and kitchen operations. The issuing bodies are almost entirely state health and human services agencies (Texas HHS Commission, Georgia and Oregon departments), correctional departments (Texas TDCJ, Oregon DOC), and school districts (Ben Hill County Schools, Burke County Public Schools, Gwinnett County). The one county-level opportunity appears in Gwinnett County's request for senior services food.

Geographic activity concentrates heavily in Texas and Georgia, with single opportunities in Oregon, Illinois, and one unspecified statewide procurement. Texas dominates the recent record with multiple solicitations from the Health and Human Services Commission for state supported living center and state hospital supply (HHS0017449 in June with $1.5 million historical value and HHS0016792v2 in May with a three-year maximum potential of $4.5 million, both IFBs); Georgia follows with school district bids from Ben Hill County (IFB #26271, June 15 due date) and Burke County (IFB sealed bids, June 5 due date), plus a Gwinnett County informal written quote for senior services (IWQ 140229, October 19 due date). Oregon Department of Corrections posted a canned-tomato IFB (S2910000017145, June 19 due date for approximately 7,616 cases) with 5 percent Oregon-fabricated and resident-bidder preferences. All recent opportunities emphasize firm fixed pricing, FOB Destination delivery, compliance with USDA or FDA grade standards, and references or performance history verification; many require E-Verify, debarment certification, and compliance with Buy American provisions where applicable.