UNSPSC 50524206: Non GMO bearss limes

The variety of non GMO limes known as non GMO bearss limes. 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 50524206 Non-GMO Bearss limes is a Commodity code representing a single produce line item, but state and local governments procuring under this code are actually buying fresh produce broadly—bananas, apples, berries, leafy greens, peppers, tomatoes, citrus, melons, and specialty items—as part of comprehensive school nutrition contracts serving National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with recent solicitations from Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin), Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia), Bartow County School System (Georgia), Bulloch County School District (Georgia), Liberty County Board of Education (Georgia), Muscogee County School District (Georgia), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), Glynn County Board of Education (Georgia), McAllen Independent School District (Texas), Austin Independent School District (Texas), Douglas County School System (Georgia serving a 30-district cooperative), Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida), and Early County Board of Education (Georgia). The State of Georgia posted one solicitation for food, supplies, and kitchen products without detailed scope. School districts represent the overwhelming majority of recent activity under this code.

Recent produce procurement is concentrated in Georgia, Texas, and Wisconsin, with Georgia emerging as the dominant market across multiple school district contracts. Representative opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (bids due July 29, 2026, annual contract value $78,000, September 2026 through June 2027), the Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs through a 30-district buying cooperative (proposals due March 4, 2026, estimated annual spending $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two, July 2026 through June 2027), and Savannah-Chatham County Public School System's Bid 26-34 for annual fresh produce supply across 60 school sites (bids due April 23, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET, 72 line items including bulk and prepared produce). Most solicitations are issued as RFBs, RFPs, or IFBs with firm annual contract periods running July through June, reflecting the school calendar. Districts commonly require HACCP plans, Buy American compliance, weekly delivery schedules, GAP or food safety certification, general liability insurance from $500,000 to $2 million, and compliance with USDA nutrition standards and whole-grain requirements.