UNSPSC 50626742: Non GMO nk-199 corn purees

The variety of Non GMO corn known as Non GMO nk-199 corn. 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 50626742 Non GMO nk-199 corn purees is a Commodity code that, based on recent state and local solicitations, appears narrowly defined relative to actual food-service procurement activity. The recent opportunities block shows no solicitations explicitly requesting non-GMO nk-199 corn purees or corn purees of any kind. The opportunities posted under this code span prepared and shelf-stable foods (canned tomatoes, potatoes, peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, frozen vegetables, fresh produce, grains, dairy products, condiments, and food-service supplies) sourced for state supported living centers, correctional facilities, school districts, county senior services, and state agencies. The actual work being solicited involves competitive bidding (IFB, RFQ, IWQ) on multi-line-item food supply contracts with fixed or adjustable pricing, F.O.B. Destination delivery within specified timeframes, reference verification, and compliance with federal procurement standards (Buy American Act, USDA grades, FDA standards, E-Verify, debarment certification). This suggests the code may be misapplied to general institutional food procurement or that nk-199 corn purees represent a minor or non-recurring line item within larger food-service contracts.

Issuing bodies include Texas Health and Human Services Commission (Lufkin and El Paso State Supported Living Centers), Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Oregon Department of Corrections, Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners (Georgia), Ben Hill County Schools (Georgia), Burke County Public Schools (Georgia), and the State of Illinois. Activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon. Representative solicitations include Texas HHS IFB HHS0018082 (22 line items of consumable foods and food-service supplies for Lufkin, due October 23, 2026), Gwinnett County IWQ 140229 (35 line items of shelf-stable foods for Senior Services, due October 19, 2026), Oregon Department of Corrections canned tomatoes bid S2910000017145 (7,616 cases, due June 19, 2026, previous purchase at $13.75 per case), and Ben Hill County Schools IFB #26271 (hundreds of line items across fresh, frozen, and dry products for four schools, due June 15, 2026). The code shows sparse direct activity for the specific commodity named and would warrant verification against actual RFP language before committing resources.