UNSPSC 50524613: Non GMO dixie lee melons

The variety of non GMO melons known as non GMO dixie lee melons. 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 50524613 Non GMO Dixie Lee melons, a Commodity code, addresses fresh-produce procurement by state and local governments, though recent solicitations tagged under this code show minimal specificity to the nominal "Non GMO Dixie Lee melons" product line. School districts, county parks and recreation divisions, and healthcare-affiliated organizations are the dominant issuing bodies, soliciting fresh produce—including melons, bananas, berries, root vegetables, leafy greens, and citrus—through RFB (Request for Bid), IFB (Invitation for Bid), ITN (Invitation to Negotiate), and RFP (Request for Proposal) vehicles. Recent activity reflects broad agricultural procurement under national school lunch and breakfast programs, USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grants, and general food-service operations. Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic content for processed items) and local-sourcing preferences (typically within 400 miles) are common. Vendors face HACCP plan requirements, insurance minimums ranging from $500,000 to $1 million general liability, E-Verify compliance, and affirmative action or diversity certifications where applicable. Contract terms typically run one school or fiscal year with renewal options.

Activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin. Representative recent solicitations include Madison Metropolitan School District's bid for petite bananas (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000, delivery to Madison), Madison Metropolitan School District's bid for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks under USDA grant funding (RFB 4163, due July 29, 2026, approximately 5,900 servings weekly), Hancock County Board of Education's fresh produce bid spanning over 200 line items (IFB #SN002-2027, due June 26, 2026, July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027 contract term), Bartow County School System's local fresh fruits and vegetables RFP (due June 22, 2026, July 20, 2026 anticipated award), Early County Board of Education's comprehensive food and non-food line-by-line bid (due June 8, 2026), Collier County Parks and Recreation's food services ITN for North Collier Regional Park concessions (due March 6, 2025), and Marion Health Care Coalition's fresh produce vendor proposals (due August 21, 2026). The code shows active state and local procurement but weak alignment with the specific "Non GMO Dixie Lee melons" designation; most activity encompasses general fresh produce rather than a single branded melon variety.