UNSPSC 50524646: Non GMO royal star melons

The variety of non GMO melons known as non GMO royal star 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 50524646 Non GMO royal star melons is a Commodity code that covers the supply and delivery of fresh melons to state and local public institutions, particularly school districts and regional park systems. State and local governments soliciting under this code are procuring melons as part of broader fresh-produce supply contracts for school nutrition programs, parks and recreation food service operations, and healthcare facility meal service. The work involves meeting specified ripeness standards, size requirements, delivery schedules, temperature controls, and food-safety compliance including HACCP plans and traceability documentation. Issuing bodies include school districts, county boards of education, county parks and recreation divisions, and healthcare coalitions operating food service across multiple delivery locations.

Recent activity shows procurement concentrated in Georgia and Wisconsin. The Madison Metropolitan School District issued RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (posted July 8, 2026, due July 29, 2026) requiring produce sourced within 400 miles of Madison and Wisconsin, with weekly delivery of approximately 5,900 servings for elementary students in the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia posted IFB #SN002-2027 (posted June 10, 2026, due June 26, 2026) for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items including melons, with delivery to three school locations and a contract period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Bartow County School System in Georgia solicited local fresh fruits and vegetables (posted May 21, 2026, due June 22, 2026) requiring sourcing within 400 miles. The Collier County Board of County Commissioners posted an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park (posted October 8, 2026, due March 6, 2025) that includes concession food operations serving athletic events and community visitors. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with secondary activity from county parks and recreation departments and healthcare coalitions; local-sourcing preferences and geographic radius restrictions (400 miles) appear in multiple recent solicitations.