UNSPSC 50541551: Frozen non GMO law rome apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO law rome 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 50541551 Frozen non-GMO Law Rome apples is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure individual frozen apple varieties for institutional food service. The recent opportunities show that this code captures purchases of shelf-stable and frozen produce items within broader food procurement initiatives. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under this code include school districts, county boards of education, counties, cities, and state departments. School nutrition programs dominate the activity, with districts purchasing frozen and fresh produce to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. The Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bridgeport Board of Education, and Gwinnett County are among the repeat buyers. The scope spans individual frozen apple varieties (such as Granny Smith, Fuji, Gala, Ambrosia, and Honey Crisp in the fresh produce context, though the code targets frozen Law Rome specifically), delivered in case quantities to central warehouses and school sites. Vendors must comply with Buy American provisions requiring a minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content in processed products, maintain HACCP plans, carry required insurance, satisfy E-Verify and debarment verification, and accept orders through school ordering systems such as LINQ School Solutions with rapid-turnaround delivery capability, often within 24 to 72 hours.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Connecticut. Hancock County Board of Education posted an IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items for the 2026-27 school year with a June 26, 2026 due date. Early County Board of Education posted a line-by-line food bid with approximately 300 food items due June 8, 2026. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners posted an informal written quote (IWQ) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items due October 19, 2026. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases posted an electronic bid for over 1,100 grocery line items for the Board of Education's Food & Nutrition Services Department due June 30, 2026, with deliveries to a central warehouse and school sites on firm fixed pricing through June 30, 2027. The State of Georgia posted a bid for food, supplies, and other kitchen products due June 22, 2026. Awards in school nutrition contracts are typically made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with options for single or multiple vendor splits, and contract terms generally run July 1 through June 30 with firm pricing for the contract period unless major market changes occur with 30 days' advance notice.