UNSPSC 50524617: Non GMO galia melons

The variety of non GMO melons known as non GMO galia 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 50524617 Non GMO galia melons is a Commodity code covering fresh melon supply to state and local institutions, though the recent opportunities in the source show food-service procurement with produce as a component rather than galia melons as a primary line item. School districts and county park systems are the primary buyers soliciting under this code, requesting fresh produce including melons through IFB, ITN, and RFP notice types. Scope varies from dedicated produce contracts specifying case counts and delivery schedules to broader food-service procurements where melons appear as one line item among dozens. Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education, and Collier County Board of County Commissioners represent the repeat issuing bodies in the recent-opportunities block. Vendors must meet food-safety compliance (HACCP plans, E-Verify authorization, debarment certification), carry general liability insurance typically in the $500,000 to $1,000,000 range, and deliver on specified schedules with temperature and quality controls.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin based on recent postings, with secondary activity in Florida. Hancock County Board of Education issued IFB #SN002-2027 for over 200 line items of fresh produce including multiple melon types for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with sealed bids due June 26, 2026. Madison Metropolitan School District solicited fresh fruit and vegetable snacks under RFB 4163 with bids due July 29, 2026, requiring sourcing within 400 miles of Madison and Wisconsin, with a 5% diverse-owned business preference. Bartow County School System requested local fresh fruits and vegetables under RFP 10-2026-019 with proposal due June 22, 2026, requiring sourcing within 400 miles and seasonal variety documentation. Early County Board of Education issued line-by-line food bids due June 8, 2026 covering approximately 300 food items with domestic-sourcing emphasis. Collier County Parks and Recreation solicited food services via ITN (Solicitation 258360) for North Collier Regional Park with proposals due March 6, 2025, and Marion Health Care Coalition sought produce vendors with proposals due August 21, 2026.