UNSPSC 50531555: Dried non GMO mcintosh apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO mcintosh apples that have been dried for preservation. 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 50531555 Dried non-GMO McIntosh apples, a Commodity code, captures fresh and processed fruit products that state and local governments procure primarily for school nutrition programs and senior meal services, though the recent opportunities block shows limited direct solicitation specifically for dried McIntosh apples as a standalone line item. School districts dominate this market, sourcing fresh produce broadly across multiple fruit varieties for child nutrition compliance; state departments and county boards of education issue the majority of solicitations under related fresh produce categories. The scope of work spans fresh and processed fruits—including fresh apples in multiple varieties (Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Ambrosia, Jazz), berries, citrus, and seasonal specialty fruits—delivered to school sites and senior meal centers. Buy American provisions requiring at least 51 percent domestic agricultural content are standard. Vendors must comply with USDA food safety standards, HACCP plans, nutritional labeling requirements, whole grain and sodium limits under the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act, and maintain commercial general liability insurance typically ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000. Pricing is submitted on a firm fixed-price basis with freight prepaid and no fuel surcharges permitted; payment terms run 30 to 45 days net from invoice.

School districts across Georgia, Florida, Connecticut, Mississippi, Texas, and Virginia represent the geographic concentration of recent activity. Representative recent procurements include the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases seeking over 1,100 grocery line items (including fresh and processed fruits) for the Bridgeport Board of Education, with bids due June 30, 2026, under IFB; Hancock County Board of Education issuing an IFB for fresh produce spanning multiple apple varieties with sealed bids due June 26, 2026, for July 2026–June 2027 delivery to three school sites; Fairfax County Public Schools (Virginia) soliciting a Master Grocery K-12 contract (IFB 2000004323) with 45 elementary, middle, and high schools plus seven distribution kitchens, sealed bids due April 27, 2026; Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia) issuing Bid 26-34 for 72 fresh produce items with estimated annual demand reaching 21,125 cases of Fuji apples, bids due April 23, 2026; and Douglas County School System (Georgia) managing a GEC Buying Cooperative RFP covering 30 districts across two geographic areas with estimated spend of $4.4 million for Area One, sealed proposals due March 4, 2026. Secondary activity includes Meriden Public Schools (Connecticut) procuring commercial groceries and USDA Foods for 8,200 students with anticipated 2026–2027 contract value of approximately $3,100,000, proposals due February 25, 2026, and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission requesting bids for food and consumables at the El Paso State Supported Living Center, proposals due July 11, 2026, with prior-period spend of $1.5 million.