UNSPSC 50525024: Non GMO marr oranges

The variety of non GMO oranges known as non GMO marr 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 50525024 Non GMO marr oranges is a Commodity code that covers fresh citrus fruit supply to state and local institutions, though recent solicitations tagged under this code reflect broader produce procurement spanning fresh fruits and vegetables for school nutrition programs, healthcare facilities, and parks and recreation concessions. State and local governments buying under the code include school districts (food and nutrition departments), county boards of education, county park authorities, and healthcare coalitions. The work involves supplying fresh produce to institutional food service operations under contracts typically requiring HACCP compliance, health and safety certification, temperature-controlled delivery, and traceability documentation. Vendors must meet minimum liability insurance thresholds ($500,000 to $1 million), comply with Buy American or local-sourcing preferences where specified, and often serve multiple delivery locations across a school district or county system. Contract terms typically run one school or fiscal year with renewal options, and award criteria weight cost heavily (40%), with secondary points awarded for organizational qualifications, compliance capabilities, and past performance.

Recent activity spans school nutrition programs in Georgia (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education), a county park concession operation in Florida (Collier County), and a regional healthcare coalition in Marion County, suggesting concentrated activity in the Southeast. The Madison Metropolitan School District issued two separate RFBs in July 2026—one for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, approximately $78,000 annual value, due July 29, 2026) and another for ready-to-eat fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within 400 miles of Wisconsin (5,900 servings weekly, due July 29, 2026). Hancock County Board of Education's June 2026 IFB (due June 26) solicited fresh produce across 200+ line items spanning apples, berries, cruciferous vegetables, root vegetables, melons, citrus, leafy greens, and specialty items for July 2026–June 2027 delivery to three school locations. Bartow County School System in Georgia issued an RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (due June 22, 2026). Collier County's March 2026 ITN for North Collier Regional Park food concessions included produce as part of broader food service scope. The code shows little activity explicitly limited to non-GMO oranges specifically; the recent opportunities reflect institutional fresh produce procurement more broadly, with geographic emphasis on Georgia and Wisconsin school districts.