UNSPSC 50535701: Dried non GMO black kat plucot

The variety of non GMO plucots known as non GMO black kat plucot that has 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 50535701 Dried non GMO black kat plucot is a Commodity code, but the recent state and local solicitations tagged under it cover broad food procurement for school nutrition programs, institutional food service, and senior meals rather than the specific dried fruit item the code nominates. State and local buyers soliciting under this code are primarily school districts (the Bridgeport Board of Education, Hancock County Board of Education, Pascagoula-Gautier School District) and county or state entities operating food service for vulnerable populations (Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners for senior meals, Texas Health and Human Services Commission for a state-supported living center). The work being bought spans fresh produce, packaged meal boxes, groceries across multiple categories, and prepared meal delivery services — all tied to federal nutrition programs (National School Lunch Program, Adult Care Food Program, Summer Food Service Program) with Buy American provisions requiring minimum domestic agricultural content, compliance with nutrition standards, and HACCP food safety protocols.

Recent opportunities show activity across Florida, Georgia, Texas, Connecticut, and Mississippi. Representative solicitations include the City of Bridgeport's IFB for grocery items (over 1,100 line items, electronic bids due June 30, 2026), Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning apples, berries, vegetables, and specialty items (sealed bids due June 26, 2026), Hillsborough County's ITB for senior meal preparation and delivery services with an estimated three-year value of $17,832,659.90 (bids due June 25, 2026), and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB for food and consumable products to supply the El Paso State Supported Living Center with a historical annual value of $1.5 million (proposals due July 11, 2026). All require firm fixed pricing, delivery to multiple school or institutional sites, compliance with state and federal food safety and nutrition regulations, and comprehensive insurance with the issuing body named as additional insured.