UNSPSC 50525100: Non GMO papayas

The type of non GMO fruit known as non GMO papayas. 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 50525100 Non-GMO papayas is a Class code that reflects state and local procurement of fresh papayas and specialty tropical fruits for school nutrition programs, healthcare facility food service, county parks concessions, and institutional foodservice operations. Recent solicitations show school districts and county governments sourcing papayas as components of broader fresh-produce bids that include citrus, berries, root vegetables, and leafy greens, rather than as standalone commodity purchases. The work involves sourcing, inspection, temperature-controlled delivery, HACCP compliance, traceability documentation by farm of origin, and adherence to food-safety regulations including recall procedures. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education), county governments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), and regional healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition). School districts predominate in recent activity, with nutrition programs using papayas and similar specialty fruits within federally funded meal programs such as the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program and the National School Lunch Program.

Recent procurement activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin. Hancock County Board of Education issued IFB #SN002-2027 (due June 26, 2026) for over 200 fresh-produce line items including papayas for three school locations; Bartow County School System issued RFP 10-2026-019 (proposal deadline June 22, 2026) for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, with papayas among the specialty items available seasonally; Madison Metropolitan School District issued RFB 4163 (due July 29, 2026) for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within Wisconsin and 400 miles of Madison; and Early County Board of Education issued a line-by-line food bid (due June 8, 2026) encompassing roughly 300 food items including fresh produce. Collier County parks concessions and Marion Health Care Coalition produce procurement also reflect institutional demand. Most school-district solicitations apply Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic content for processed items), require HACCP plans with 24/7 recall accessibility, mandate E-Verify enrollment and debarment verification, and award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Geographic sourcing preferences and local-vendor preferences appear in Georgia and Wisconsin school solicitations, with some districts offering 5–10 percent scoring bonuses or price discounts for diverse-owned business status or local sourcing. Contract terms typically run one school fiscal year (July through June) with one to four optional renewal years.