UNSPSC 50525005: Non GMO bergamot oranges

The variety of non GMO oranges known as non GMO bergamot oranges. 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 50525005 Non GMO bergamot oranges is a Commodity code that captures fresh citrus fruit procurement by state and local governments, though recent activity under this code is sparse and the opportunities posted show limited alignment with the bergamot-specific nominal scope. The recent solicitations tagged to this code actually cover broad produce purchasing—fresh fruits, vegetables, and citrus items generally—rather than non-GMO bergamot oranges specifically. State and local buyers under this code family include school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education), county parks and recreation departments (Collier County), regional health-care coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state departments (State of Georgia). School nutrition programs dominate the issuing-body mix, with multiple districts posting competitive bids for fresh produce to support National School Lunch Program and school breakfast operations.

Recent activity appears concentrated in Georgia and Wisconsin. Representative solicitations include Madison Metropolitan School District's IFB for petite bananas (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026, with estimated annual value of $78,000 for September 2026 through June 2027) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (RFB 4163, same due date, requiring Wisconsin or within-400-miles sourcing); Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items across multiple apple varieties, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, melons, and citrus fruits (IFB #SN002-2027, due June 26, 2026, for July 2026 through June 2027); Bartow County School System's RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (RFP 10-2026-019, due June 22, 2026, for July 2026 through June 2027 with four one-year renewal options); and Collier County's ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park (due March 6, 2025). Buy American provisions, local and regional sourcing preferences (Wisconsin and 400-mile radius filters), and HACCP compliance appear as consistent requirements across school-district solicitations. The code shows modest recent volume with activity spread across multiple jurisdictions rather than repeat purchasing from a single buyer.