UNSPSC 50535028: Dried non GMO navel oranges

The variety of non GMO oranges known as non GMO navel oranges 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 50535028 Dried non-GMO navel oranges is a Commodity code that captures dried citrus fruit and related processed produce items, but the recent state and local opportunities show that this code is being applied to much broader food-service procurement — the sourcing of fresh produce, packaged meal components, and general grocery items for school nutrition programs, senior meal services, and institutional food operations. State and local purchasing offices are applying the code to comprehensive fresh-produce and food-supply contracts that span dozens of fruit and vegetable varieties, processed goods, and supporting items needed to operate cafeteria and meal-delivery programs across school districts, county boards of education, county health and human services agencies, and senior-services departments. The issuing bodies are typically school nutrition departments, county boards of education, state health and human services commissions, and county boards of commissioners. The work involves competitive sealed bidding (IFB, ITB) with firm fixed pricing for multi-year contract terms, mandatory compliance with the Buy American provision (51 percent domestic agricultural content in processed products), and adherence to federal nutrition standards including the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act and the National School Lunch Program.

Recent activity spans Connecticut, Texas, Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi. Representative opportunities include the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases (on behalf of the Bridgeport Board of Education) issuing an IFB for over 1,100 line items of grocery items with a June 30, 2026 deadline and contract term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission issuing an IFB for food and consumable products for the El Paso State Supported Living Center with a July 13, 2026 deadline and a historical prior-period value of $1.5 million; Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issuing an IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items with a June 26, 2026 deadline and a July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 contract term; and Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issuing an ITB for senior meal preparation and delivery services valued at $17,832,659.90 over three years with a June 25, 2026 deadline. All solicitations require vendor compliance with state health inspections, HACCP plans, food-safety certifications, and commercial general liability insurance.