UNSPSC 50521637: Non GMO patterson apricots

The variety of non GMO apricots known as non GMO patterson 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 50521637 Non-GMO Patterson apricots is a Commodity code that in practice encompasses fresh produce procurement for K–12 school nutrition programs, driven by federal child nutrition funding and USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program requirements. State and local school districts are the primary buyers under this code, soliciting fresh fruit and vegetable suppliers through RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, and ITBs to meet National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program mandates. The scope extends beyond single-commodity buys (such as apricots alone) to comprehensive fresh-produce-supply contracts that include bananas, apples, berries, melons, peppers, carrots, tomatoes, citrus varieties, leafy greens, and specialty items—often 60 to 200+ line items per solicitation. Vendors must meet strict compliance requirements including HACCP plans with 24/7 recall accessibility, traceability documentation by farm of origin, Buy American provisions (domestic commodities or 51% domestic content for processed products), temperature-controlled delivery between designated early-morning windows (typically 5:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.), and insurance minimums of $500,000 to $2,000,000 general liability depending on district size. Weekly or twice-weekly delivery to multiple school sites is standard, and districts increasingly mandate USDA GAP certification, organic product options, and produce sourced within 200–400 miles to support farm-to-school and local procurement programs.

Activity is concentrated in Georgia and Texas school districts, with recent solicitations from Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin), Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia), Bartow County School System (Georgia), Early County Board of Education (Georgia), Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida), Bulloch County School District (Georgia), Liberty County Board of Education (Georgia), Muscogee County School District (Georgia), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), Glynn County Board of Education (Georgia), McAllen Independent School District (Texas), Austin Independent School District (Texas), and Douglas County School System (Georgia, serving 30 districts through a cooperative buying vehicle). Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District RFB 4162 for petite bananas (response due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000), Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-004 through GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs (response due March 4, 2026, estimated annual spending $4.4–$5.5 million across two geographic service areas), and Hillsborough County Public Schools RFP 26039RFQDST for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program specialty produce (responses due March 11, 2026, estimated annual budget $600,000 USDA-funded). Districts award to lowest responsive and responsible bidders on a line-item basis, frequently selecting multiple vendors to diversify supply sources and reduce single-vendor dependency.