UNSPSC 50522102: Non GMO dwarf bilberries

The variety of non GMO billberries known as non GMO dwarf bilberries. 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 50522102 Non GMO dwarf bilberries is a Commodity code that covers specialized produce items sourced for institutional food service operations. State and local governments procure under this code primarily through school districts and healthcare coalitions seeking fresh fruits and vegetables for student meal programs and institutional dining. The work spans specification-driven produce sourcing with compliance to food safety, product freshness, and delivery standards; traceability documentation; HACCP plans; and adherence to Buy American provisions and domestic agricultural commodity content thresholds where applicable. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bartow County School System), county boards of commissioners (Collier County), and healthcare-affiliated organizations (Marion Health Care Coalition). School districts represent the dominant buyer segment under this code, typically procuring produce through IFB, RFB, and RFP vehicles with firm-price contracts running through a fiscal year or school year cycle.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin. Madison Metropolitan School District issued parallel RFBs in July 2026 for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 annual value, response due July 29, 2026) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within 400 miles of Madison (5,900 servings weekly for elementary students, contract September through November with extension options, response due July 29, 2026); both awards contingent on USDA grant approval. Hancock County Board of Education released an IFB for over 200 fresh produce line items across multiple apple varieties, berries, and specialty fruits with delivery to three school sites, responses due June 26, 2026, contract July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Bartow County School System in Georgia issued an RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, proposals due June 22, 2026, with 100-point evaluation weighting cost (30 points), seasonal variety (25 points), delivery proficiency (20 points), product quality (15 points), and customer support (10 points). Early County Board of Education posted a food bid encompassing 300+ items including produce, meats, dairy, and non-food supplies with bids due June 8, 2026. Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park with a response deadline of March 6, 2025, featuring a 10-point local-vendor preference. Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals with bids due August 21, 2026.