UNSPSC 50525022: Non GMO late valencia oranges

The variety of non GMO oranges known as non GMO late valencia 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 50525022, Non GMO late valencia oranges, is a Commodity code. State and local school districts and education authorities purchase fresh produce under this code to support child nutrition programs, though the recent solicitations show activity predominantly in broader fresh-produce categories rather than single-variety citrus procurement. The scope of work encompasses fresh fruit and vegetable supply for National School Lunch Programs, School Breakfast Programs, and federally funded fresh-fruit-and-vegetable initiatives serving elementary through high school populations. School districts are the dominant issuing bodies, including large metro systems and smaller rural counties across multiple states. Solicitations emphasize delivery of produce in first-class condition, compliance with USDA food safety standards (HACCP plans, traceability, 24/7 recall accessibility), adherence to Buy American provisions requiring domestic sourcing where practicable or at minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content in processed items, and maintenance of specified insurance coverage. Many districts impose geographic preferences or local-sourcing mandates—typically 200 to 400 miles—particularly for farm-to-school initiatives. Vendors must typically provide weekly or twice-weekly delivery to multiple school sites, maintain product quality and shelf life standards, and offer flexible ordering with short lead times.

Geographic activity spans Georgia (Hancock County, Bulloch County, Liberty County, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham, Glynn County, Douglas County), Texas (McAllen ISD, Austin ISD), Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District), and Florida (Hillsborough County Public Schools). Georgia school districts represent the largest recent cluster of activity. Representative recent opportunities include Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs across 30 districts in two geographic areas (approximately $4.4 million Area One, $1.1 million Area Two, responses due March 4, 2026); Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 estimated annual value, due July 29, 2026) and RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks under the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (5,900 servings weekly, September 1–November 30, 2026, due July 29, 2026); and Hillsborough County Public Schools' RFP 26039RFPDST for specialty fruits and vegetables for 18 elementary schools in the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (estimated annual budget $600,000, proposals due March 11, 2026). Notice types are predominantly RFP, IFB, and RFB structures. Most awards favor lowest responsive and responsible bidding, though many districts reserve the right to award to multiple vendors on a line-item basis and include renewal options of two to four additional one-year terms.