UNSPSC 50524629: Non GMO long gray melons

The variety of non GMO melons known as non GMO long gray 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 50524629 Non GMO long gray melons is a Commodity code that describes a narrow agricultural product line, but state and local governments buying under this code in recent months are actually procuring broad fresh produce portfolios that include melons among dozens of other fruits and vegetables. Recent opportunities show school districts, county recreation boards, healthcare coalitions, and state agencies sourcing produce for food service operations—student meal programs, park concessions, institutional cafeterias, and USDA-funded nutrition initiatives. The work involves vendor selection for fresh-produce supply contracts with emphasis on quality standards, food safety compliance (HACCP plans and recalls), timely delivery to school and municipal sites, and competitive pricing. Most opportunities are issued as IFB or RFQ notices with sealed-bid evaluation favoring cost, vendor qualifications, and service capability.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin, with scattered opportunities in Florida and elsewhere. The Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued IFB #SN002-2027 on June 10, 2026 for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items including multiple melon varieties, with bids due June 26, 2026 and contract term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Bartow County School System (Georgia) released RFP 10-2026-019 on May 21, 2026 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, with proposals due June 22, 2026 and contract running July 20, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) posted separate RFB notices on July 8, 2026 for petite bananas ($78,000 estimated annual value, bids due July 29, 2026) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks for the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (bids due July 29, 2026, sourcing requirement within 400 miles of Madison and Wisconsin only). Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued an Invitation to Negotiate on October 8, 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park, with proposals due March 6, 2025, incorporating a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points. The code shows active procurement but with limited specificity to melons alone; most buyers tag broader produce categories under this commodity number.