UNSPSC 50525722: Non GMO sierra rose plucot

The variety of non GMO plucots known as non GMO sierra rose plucot. 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 50525722 Non GMO sierra rose plucot (Commodity) shows a mismatch between its nominal scope and the recent opportunities posted under the code. The code name references a specific stone fruit variety, yet the recent state and local solicitations tagged to this code overwhelmingly cover institutional fresh produce procurement at the broadest level—apples, bananas, leafy greens, root vegetables, berries, and seasonal fruits and vegetables for school nutrition programs, not plucots specifically. The work being solicited is multi-item fresh produce supply for National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program delivery, along with USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program fulfillment at elementary schools. The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and county boards of education across Georgia, Texas, Wisconsin, and Florida, with occasional state-level participation; repeat buyers include Madison Metropolitan School District, Liberty County Board of Education, Glynn County Board of Education, Douglas County School System, and Muscogee County School District. Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia (Hancock County, Bulloch County, Liberty County, Glynn County, Savannah-Chatham County, Douglas County, Muscogee County), Texas (McAllen Independent School District, Austin Independent School District), Wisconsin (Madison), and Florida (Hillsborough County).

Representative recent solicitations include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (posted July 8, 2026, due July 29, 2026) seeking 70–90 weekly cases at an estimated annual contract value of $78,000 for September 2026 through June 2027 delivery, and Hillsborough County Public Schools' RFP 26039RFPDST for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program specialty produce (posted April 13, 2026, due March 11, 2026) targeting approximately 18 elementary schools with estimated annual budget of $600,000 funded entirely by USDA grant. Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative (posted February 4, 2026, due March 4, 2026) covers fresh produce and eggs for 30 school districts across two Georgia regions with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two. Most solicitations use RFB or IFB notice types with sealed bids due within 30 to 60 days of posting; awards typically follow within 60 days of bid opening and are made to lowest responsive and responsible bidders on a line-item basis. The code shows substantial recent activity but reflects institutional bulk produce supply, not single-commodity specialty fruit procurement.