UNSPSC 50523100: Non GMO figs

The type of non GMO fruit known as non GMO figs. 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 50523100 Non GMO figs is a Class code that encompasses fresh produce supply to school nutrition programs, though recent state and local solicitations under this code focus predominantly on bananas, mixed fresh fruits and vegetables, and eggs rather than figs specifically. School districts across Georgia, Florida, Texas, and Wisconsin are the primary issuing bodies, soliciting through RFB, RFP, and IFB notices to supply their National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program initiatives. The work involves sourcing, packaging, and delivering fresh produce in specified case sizes and ripeness stages, often with geographic sourcing preferences (local or domestic), HACCP certification requirements, food safety traceability documentation, and compliance with Buy American provisions mandating minimum domestic agricultural content (typically 51% for processed items). Vendors must carry general liability insurance ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000, maintain weekly or twice-weekly delivery schedules to multiple school sites between early morning and midday windows, meet strict quality and shelf-life standards, provide product recall procedures with 24/7 accessibility, and accommodate flexible monthly ordering with lead times as short as one to two weeks.

The mix of issuing bodies is dominated by independent school districts and county boards of education, with one state-level procurement (Georgia Department of Public Instruction) and regional cooperative purchasing vehicles (GEC Buying Cooperative). Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) RFB 4162 for petite bananas due July 29, 2026 with estimated annual contract value of $78,000 and weekly usage of 70–90 cases during school sessions; Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items due June 26, 2026; Bartow County School System (Georgia) RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables with proposals due June 22, 2026; Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) RFP 26039RFQDST for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program produce with estimated annual budget of $600,000 and an estimated award date of August 4, 2026; and Douglas County School System (Georgia) RFP SN 26-004 through GEC Buying Cooperative covering 30 school districts with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two and proposals due March 4, 2026. Solicitation activity concentrates in Georgia, Florida, Texas, and Wisconsin, with the heaviest concentration in Georgia school districts. Contract awards typically run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options for one to four additional years, and payment terms are commonly Net 30 days from delivery or invoice receipt.