UNSPSC 50521602: Non GMO apache apricots

The variety of non GMO apricots known as non GMO apache apricots. 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 50521602 Non GMO apache apricots is a Commodity code that does not reflect the work state and local governments are actually buying under this taxonomy tag. The recent solicitations uniformly describe procurement of fresh produce for school nutrition programs—bananas, apples, berries, leafy greens, root vegetables, and other staples—rather than apricots of any variety. School districts across Georgia, Florida, and Texas dominate the recent activity, with issuing bodies including Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Hillsborough County Public Schools, Bulloch County School District, Liberty County Board of Education, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, and several others, all seeking produce through RFPs, RFBs, and IFBs for their National School Lunch Program and Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program operations. The mismatch between the code's stated commodity and the actual procurement activity suggests either a data-entry error in the taxonomy assignment or misclassification at the source; the code shows little relevant recent activity specific to apricots.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia (Hancock County, Bulloch County, Liberty County, Glynn County, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham, Douglas County cooperative covering 30 districts) and Texas (McAllen Independent School District, Austin Independent School District), with secondary activity in Florida (Hillsborough County Public Schools). Representative recent solicitations include Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce with over 200 line items spanning apples, berries, cruciferous vegetables, and melons, bids due June 26, 2026; Bulloch County School District's RFP for locally-grown produce (within 200 miles) covering 24 items including watermelons, apples, strawberries, and Vidalia onions, proposals due May 4, 2026; and Austin Independent School District's RFP for fresh produce and beverages with emphasis on Good Food Purchasing Program alignment, proposals due March 11, 2026. Evaluation typically weights cost between 30–50%, vendor qualifications and experience between 15–25%, and compliance (Buy American, HACCP, insurance, debarment certification) as mandatory pass-fail requirements. Contract values range from approximately $78,000 (Madison Metropolitan's banana contract, September 2026 through June 2027) to estimated annual spending of $4.4 million and $1.1 million across the Douglas County cooperative's two geographic areas.