UNSPSC 50521652: Non GMO tri gem apricots

The variety of non GMO apricots known as non GMO tri gem 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 50521652 Non GMO tri gem apricots is a Commodity code. State and local governments soliciting under this code are purchasing fresh produce for school nutrition programs, though recent opportunities show the code is being applied inconsistently across jurisdictions. The most visible activity centers on school districts procuring fresh fruits and vegetables—bananas, apples, berries, citrus, and mixed produce—for National School Lunch Programs, School Breakfast Programs, and USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Programs serving elementary through high school students. Issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and boards of education, ranging from small rural districts to large metropolitan systems serving 20,000 or more students. School nutrition programs drive the volume, with districts typically issuing annual contracts for weekly or multiple-times-weekly delivery to multiple school sites. A few examples illustrate: Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) solicited petite bananas under RFB 4162 with bids due July 29, 2026, projecting weekly usage of 70–90 cases and annual contract value of $78,000; Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) solicited fresh produce spanning over 200 line items under IFB #SN002-2027 with bids due June 26, 2026; and Douglas County School System (Georgia) issued RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs to serve 30 school districts across two geographic areas, with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two, with proposals due March 4, 2026.

Activity is concentrated in school districts across the Southeast, particularly Georgia, with additional solicitations in Wisconsin, Texas, and Florida. The geographic spread shows strongest recent activity in Georgia (multiple counties including Douglas, Glynn, Bulloch, Liberty, Muscogee, Savannah-Chatham, Hancock, Early, and Bartow), followed by Texas (Austin ISD, McAllen ISD) and Florida (Hillsborough County Public Schools). Mismatch between the code name—"Non GMO tri gem apricots"—and the actual procurement activity is significant: none of the recent opportunities specifically reference tri gem apricots or non-GMO produce certifications. The code appears to be applied as a catch-all for general fresh produce procurement rather than a specialized commodity line. Buyers emphasize Buy American compliance, HACCP certification, traceability and recall procedures, delivery logistics to multiple school sites, compliance with USDA whole-grain and nutritional standards, and in some cases geographic preference for locally grown produce (within 50–400 miles). Price-based evaluation dominates most awards, with vendors required to meet strict quality, food-safety, and insurance standards. If your firm pursues this activity, anticipate annual contract cycles (typically July start dates), line-item bidding allowing multiple vendor awards, firm fixed pricing for 12-month terms with prospective price redetermination clauses, and strong emphasis on operational reliability and food-safety documentation.