UNSPSC 50541513: Frozen non GMO costard apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO costard apples that have been frozen 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 50541513 Frozen non-GMO custard apples is a Commodity code that does not correspond to the recent state and local procurement activity in the source. The recent opportunities posted under or near this code classify as broad-scope grocery, fresh produce, and food service supply contracts for school nutrition programs and municipal food procurement — spanning apples (fresh and as components of larger produce packages), other fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen foods, dairy, meats, grains, and prepared entrees. The code's narrow focus on frozen custard apples specifically does not align with the actual buying pattern, which treats apples as one line item among dozens or hundreds in multi-category food solicitations. Issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and boards of education (Bridgeport Board of Education, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, Rockwood R-VI School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Douglas County School System) with one state-level solicitation from Georgia and one city-level procurement from Bridgeport. All solicitations are governed by National School Lunch Program compliance, Buy American requirements (51 percent domestic content for processed products), HACCP food safety plans, whole-grain and low-sodium nutrition standards, and firm fixed pricing with no fuel surcharges.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Missouri, with additional solicitations in Connecticut and a multi-district cooperative based in Georgia. Representative opportunities include the Bridgeport Board of Education's June 30, 2026 IFB (solicitation BNB052266) for over 1,100 grocery line items with delivery to central warehouse and school sites; Hancock County Board of Education's June 26, 2026 IFB (PE67080NONST2027000000013) for over 200 fresh produce items including multiple apple varieties; Early County Board of Education's June 8, 2026 line-by-line food bid (PE55045NONST2027000000006) covering 300+ food items; City Schools of Decatur's May 15, 2026 IFB (PE77310NONST2026000000018) for frozen foods and grocery items; and the Douglas County School System's multi-district RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative (PE64810NONST2026000000047, due March 4, 2026) for fresh produce and eggs across 30 school districts with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million and $1.1 million for two geographic areas. Contract terms run July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with optional renewals, and vendors must carry $1 million general liability insurance and comply with E-Verify and federal debarment requirements.