UNSPSC 50522914: Non GMO neghal dates

The variety of non GMO dates known as non GMO neghal dates. 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 50522914 Non GMO Neghal Dates is a Commodity code. State and local governments buy petite bananas, fresh produce, and specialty fruits and vegetables under this code—not the nominal product category. Recent solicitations show school districts and county boards of education sourcing fresh fruits (bananas, apples, berries, citrus, melons, specialty items), vegetables (broccoli, carrots, peppers, tomatoes, leafy greens), and prepared produce items for child nutrition programs, including USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program support. Work spans weekly or twice-weekly delivery of produce in bulk cases or pre-cut ready-to-eat formats to multiple school sites, with strict ripeness, shelf-life, temperature, and food-safety specifications (HACCP plans, recall procedures, traceability). Issuing bodies are primarily independent school districts and county boards of education across Georgia, Texas, Florida, and Wisconsin, with some procurements through cooperative purchasing vehicles such as the GEC Buying Cooperative. School districts dominate the market; Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bulloch County School District, Liberty County Board of Education, Muscogee County School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Glynn County Board of Education, McAllen Independent School District, Austin Independent School District, and Douglas County School System (serving 30 districts) all appear in recent postings.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia (Hancock, Bulloch, Liberty, Muscogee, Savannah-Chatham, Glynn, and Douglas Counties), with secondary activity in Texas (McAllen, Austin) and Wisconsin (Madison). Recent representative opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District RFB 4162 for petite bananas due July 29, 2026, with an estimated annual contract value of $78,000 and weekly usage of 70–90 cases; Hancock County Board of Education IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items with delivery to three schools, bids due June 26, 2026; Bulloch County School District RFP for locally-grown produce (within 200 miles) serving a Farm to School program, proposals due May 4, 2026; Douglas County School System RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative for 30 districts with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two, proposals due March 4, 2026; and Hillsborough County Public Schools RFP for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program specialty produce with an estimated annual budget of $600,000, proposals due March 11, 2026. All solicitations emphasize Buy American provisions, require HACCP and recall procedures, mandate liability insurance ($500,000 to $2,000,000 depending on district), and evaluate on cost (30–50 points), quality, vendor qualifications, and references. No set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises are identified in the recent postings.