UNSPSC 50522505: Non GMO black republic cherries

The variety of non GMO cherries known as non GMO black republic cherries. 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 50522505 Non GMO black republic cherries (Commodity) does not match the work state and local governments are actually buying under this code. The recent opportunities in the source show school districts and county boards of education procuring fresh produce broadly — bananas, apples, berries, peppers, tomatoes, leafy greens, citrus, and eggs — through RFBs, RFQs, RFPs, and IFBs for National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Programs, and farm-to-school initiatives. None of the nine recent solicitations name black republic cherries or any specialty cherry variety; the code appears to be a misclassification or an orphaned taxonomy entry that does not reflect current state and local procurement activity.

School districts and county boards of education across Georgia, Texas, Florida, and Wisconsin dominate the issuing-body mix, with repeat buyers including Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Glynn County Board of Education, and Liberty County Board of Education. Contracts typically run one year with multiple one-year renewal options, emphasize Buy American compliance and domestic sourcing preferences, require HACCP plans and food safety certifications, and are awarded to lowest responsive and responsible bidders on line-item basis to allow multiple vendors. Recent opportunities show estimated annual contract values ranging from $78,000 (Madison MMSD petite bananas) to $4.4 million (Douglas County School System cooperative). Geographic activity is concentrated in Georgia, with secondary presence in Texas, Wisconsin, and Florida. No relevant recent activity supports pursuit of this code.