UNSPSC 50521577: Non GMO reinette apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO reinette apples. 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 50521577 Non GMO reinette apples (Commodity) covers fresh whole fruit procurement for school nutrition programs, though recent state and local solicitations under this code reflect a broader spectrum of fresh produce sourcing than the code name alone suggests. Issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and school nutrition programs across the Southeast, with repeat activity from Georgia districts (Glynn County, Liberty County, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham County, Bulloch County, Douglas County, and Early County) and school systems in Florida, Texas, and Wisconsin. Work solicited includes weekly or as-needed delivery of fresh fruits, vegetables, and eggs to support National School Lunch Programs, School Breakfast Programs, and USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Programs at elementary through high school campuses. Representative recent solicitations include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas with bids due July 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time (estimated annual value $78,000 for September 2026 through June 2027); Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items across multiple apple varieties, berries, and specialty produce with sealed bids due June 26, 2026 (contract July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027); and Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for 30 school districts across two Georgia geographic areas with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two.

Activity concentrates in Georgia and adjacent states, with secondary solicitation from Texas and Wisconsin. Procurement practices are standardized across districts: sealed competitive bids or RFPs with weekly delivery windows (typically 5:00 to 7:00 a.m. or 6:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.), HACCP plan requirements, Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic content for processed products), general liability insurance ($500,000 to $2 million), and fixed annual pricing or prospective price redetermination tied to USDA market reports or consumer price indices. Geographic preference is common—Bartow County Schools and Bulloch County School District both specify 400- and 200-mile sourcing radii for local farm produce. Contract terms typically run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options for up to four additional years. Evaluation weights emphasize cost (30–50 points) and vendor qualifications or experience (15–25 points), with some districts weighting local sourcing preference, diverse-owned business status, or Good Food Purchasing Program alignment. Federal grant contingency is present in USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program solicitations. No incumbent vendors are identified across recent opportunities, indicating open competitive markets.