UNSPSC 50524625: Non GMO jubilation melons

The variety of non GMO melons known as non GMO jubilation 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 50524625 Non GMO jubilation melons is a Commodity code representing fresh produce procured by state and local school nutrition programs, though the recent opportunities block shows no direct activity under this specific code. The code nominally covers specialty melon varieties, but the recent solicitations indexed to 50524625 instead solicit petite bananas, fresh fruit and vegetable snacks, comprehensive fresh produce assortments (apples, berries, root vegetables, leafy greens, tomatoes, citrus, and specialty items), eggs, and a la carte beverages—a much broader family of institutional food service commodities than the code name suggests. The mismatch indicates either indexing error in the source data or use of a catch-all produce code by issuing bodies. School nutrition programs are the primary buyers under this code, with activity concentrated in Georgia and Texas school districts, supplemented by a Texas-based independent school district and a state-level procurement. Recent solicitations employ RFB, RFQ, IFB, and RFP notice types, with contract terms typically running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

Georgia dominates the geographic footprint, with active procurement from Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Bulloch County School District, Liberty County Board of Education, Muscogee County School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Glynn County Board of Education, and Douglas County School System (coordinating for a 30-district cooperative through GEC Buying Cooperative). Texas activity includes McAllen Independent School District (RFP 2026-1029 due March 6, 2026, covering 31 campuses) and Austin Independent School District (RFP 26RFP034 due March 11, 2026, for fresh produce and beverages across Travis County and Austin City jurisdictions). Wisconsin shows single activity from Madison Metropolitan School District Food & Nutrition Department (RFB 4162 and RFB 4163 both due July 29, 2026, with the petite banana contract valued at $78,000 and the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program contingent on federal grant approval). Florida's Hillsborough County Public Schools solicited fresh specialty produce for USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program delivery to 18 elementary schools (RFP 26039RFPDST, due March 11, 2026, estimated annual budget $600,000). Georgia's State of Education procurement (PE55645NONST2026000000009) issued a broad food supplies bid due June 22, 2026, but scope details are withheld in the source. Evaluation criteria across most school-based procurements weight cost between 30–50%, vendor qualifications and experience at 15–20%, product quality and availability at 10–30%, compliance with Buy American provisions and HACCP documentation, and in many cases specific preference points for local sourcing (within 200–400 miles), diverse-owned business status, or Texas principal place of business. Insurance and compliance requirements are standard across the jurisdictions: general liability of $500,000–$2,000,000, workers' compensation at statutory rates, E-Verify authorization, debarment certification, HACCP plans with traceability and 24/7 recall accessibility, and adherence to USDA nutritional standards and whole-grain requirements.