UNSPSC 50524951: Non GMO summer diamond nectarines

The variety of non GMO nectarines known as non GMO summer diamond nectarines. 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 50524951 Non-GMO summer diamond nectarines is a Commodity code. State and local governments procure fresh produce under this code through school district nutrition programs and related child nutrition initiatives, though the recent opportunities block shows no direct solicitations for nectarines specifically. Instead, school districts are actively procuring fresh fruits and vegetables at scale — bananas, apples, berries, melons, and other produce staples — as part of comprehensive food service contracts supporting National School Lunch Programs, School Breakfast Programs, and federally funded Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Programs (FFVP). The work involves sourcing, packing, temperature control, delivery to school sites, and compliance with USDA food safety, Buy American, and whole-grain nutrition standards. Issuing bodies are overwhelmingly school districts (independent districts and county boards of education across Georgia, Texas, Wisconsin, and Florida) and regional cooperative purchasing vehicles serving multiple districts. School nutrition programs are repeat buyers: Douglas County School System, Hancock County Board of Education, Bulloch County School District, Glynn County Board of Education, Liberty County Board of Education, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, and Muscogee County School District all issued solicitations between February and July 2026, often with annual contract renewal options and multi-district coverage through cooperative purchasing frameworks.

Recent activity concentrates heavily in Georgia (Hancock, Bulloch, Glynn, Liberty, Savannah-Chatham, Muscogee counties, and Douglas County system), with secondary clusters in Texas (McAllen and Austin independent school districts) and Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District) and Florida (Hillsborough County Public Schools). Representative opportunities include Hancock County Board of Education's June 2026 IFB for over 200 produce line items including specialty fruits, with delivery to three school sites and contract period July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027; Bulloch County School District's April 2026 RFP for locally-grown produce (within 200 miles) spanning 24 items for its Farm to School program across 14 schools; Douglas County School System's February 2026 RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative covering 30 districts across two Georgia areas with estimated spend of $5.5 million annually; and Liberty County Board of Education's March 2026 IFB for weekly produce and food product delivery to 13 school sites with fixed annual pricing. Pricing structures vary—some use USDA index markups, others firm fixed pricing with prospective redetermination provisions—and all require HACCP plans, food safety traceability, liability insurance, Buy American compliance, and adherence to whole-grain and nutrition standards. Award timelines typically span 60–90 days post-bid opening, with contracts running July 1 through June 30 with renewal options.