UNSPSC 50522104: Non GMO oval-leaved bilberries

The variety of non GMO billberries known as non GMO oval-leaved 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 50522104 Non GMO oval-leaved bilberries, a Commodity code, represents fresh produce sourcing for school nutrition programs, healthcare food services, and park concession operations, though the recent opportunities block shows no solicitations explicitly naming bilberries or non-GMO specifications. State and local governments purchasing under this code buy fresh fruits and vegetables for institution-operated food services, with scope ranging from single-item produce lines (petite bananas, citrus, berries) to comprehensive multi-item fresh produce contracts serving multiple school locations or healthcare facilities. The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and public health or nutrition coalitions, with one county parks department. Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (bids due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000) and RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks requiring Wisconsin sourcing within 400 miles, Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items including apples, berries, cruciferous vegetables, and specialty items (bids due June 26, 2026, contract July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027), and Bartow County School System's RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables from farms within 400 miles (proposals due June 22, 2026, contract July 20, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with four renewal options).

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin based on recent postings, with school districts as primary buyers. Evaluation criteria across these opportunities typically weight cost at 30–40%, product quality and compliance at 15–20%, and local or diverse-vendor preferences at 5–15%, with most contracts requiring HACCP plans, liability insurance ($500,000 to $1,000,000 depending on jurisdiction), E-Verify enrollment, and debarment verification. Delivery specifications are rigorous—temperature maintenance, ripeness standards (as specified in the banana RFB), weekly delivery windows often between 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., and minimum fill rates (98 percent mandated in some cases). Local or regional sourcing preferences appear frequently: Wisconsin's Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program applies a $0.20 per pound organic discount, Bartow County restricts sourcing to within 400 miles, and Early County Schools emphasizes domestic preferences. Contract terms typically run one school or fiscal year with renewal options, and pricing must remain firm for the contract period with escalation tied to USDA or CPI indices. The Marion Health Care Coalition procurement (proposals due August 21, 2026) represents non-school demand for produce delivery and quality compliance.