UNSPSC 50524632: Non GMO mirage melons

The variety of non GMO melons known as non GMO mirage 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 50524632 Non GMO mirage melons, Commodity tier, represents a niche produce category that sees minimal recent state and local procurement activity. The code's nominal framing—non-GMO mirage melons—diverges sharply from what state and local school districts are actually buying under this tag. Recent opportunities solicited under this code show fresh fruit and vegetable procurement for school nutrition programs, not specialized melon varieties. School districts across Georgia, Texas, Florida, and Wisconsin are issuing RFPs, RFQs, and IFBs for broad produce portfolios spanning apples, bananas, broccoli, carrots, peppers, tomatoes, berries, eggs, and institutional-scale fresh fruit and vegetable items for National School Lunch Programs, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Programs, and school breakfast service. The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and boards of education (Madison Metropolitan, Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County, Liberty County, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham, Glynn County, McAllen Independent, Austin Independent, Douglas County School System) and one state procurement office (State of Georgia). The scope of work solicited involves weekly or scheduled produce deliveries in case and unit quantities to multiple school sites, compliance with HACCP and food safety protocols, Buy American provisions requiring domestic commodity content, and delivery windows typically between early morning (5:00–7:30 a.m.) and midday (2:00–2:30 p.m.).

Geographic concentration is heaviest in Georgia, which accounts for the majority of recent opportunities through school districts in Hancock, Bulloch, Liberty, Muscogee, Savannah-Chatham, Glynn, and Douglas Counties, alongside solicitations in Texas (McAllen, Austin), Florida (Hillsborough), and Wisconsin (Madison). Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District issuing RFB 4162 for petite bananas due July 29, 2026, with estimated annual value of $78,000 and weekly usage of 70–90 cases during school sessions; Hancock County Board of Education issuing IFB SN002-2027 for over 200 fresh produce line items with delivery to three schools and contract period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; and Douglas County School System issuing RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for 72 produce line items across 30 districts with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two. Evaluation typically weights cost between 30–50%, product quality and availability at 15–30%, vendor qualifications and experience at 10–20%, and references or past performance at 10–15%. Award is made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a line-item or single-vendor basis, with annual fixed pricing subject to prospective redetermination in January or upon USDA or Bureau of Labor Statistics documentation of market changes exceeding 3–5% thresholds.