UNSPSC 50541614: Frozen non GMO earliman apricots

The variety of non GMO apricots known as non GMO earliman apricots 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 50541614 Frozen non-GMO Earliman apricots is a Commodity code that reflects frozen fruit products for institutional food service, though the recent state and local opportunities reveal minimal direct sourcing of this specific commodity — instead, frozen apricots appear as line items within comprehensive grocery and produce solicitations issued by school districts and municipalities for child nutrition programs. The work actually being solicited under the code encompasses broad food service procurement for National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program compliance, spanning frozen vegetables, fruits, dairy, meats, grains, condiments, and prepared items. School districts are the dominant issuing bodies, with procurement activity concentrated in Georgia (Douglas County Schools, Hancock County Schools, City Schools of Decatur, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Early County Schools) and Connecticut (City of Bridgeport), alongside one state-level solicitation from Georgia and one from Missouri (Rockwood R-VI School District). Requirements across all recent opportunities emphasize Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content for processed products), HACCP plans, 24/7 recall accessibility, whole-grain standards, low-sodium formulations, and Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act compliance; all pricing includes transportation with no separate fuel surcharges, and all delivery is made Monday through Friday to school sites or central warehouses.

Recent representative opportunities include the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases soliciting over 1,100 line items of grocery items for the Board of Education's Food & Nutrition Services Department (IFB BNB052266, due June 30, 2026); Hancock County Board of Education requesting bids on fresh produce spanning 200+ line items including apples, berries, vegetables, and specialty fruits (IFB #SN002-2027, due June 26, 2026); the Douglas County School System issuing an RFP for fresh produce and eggs across 30 school districts in Georgia with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two (RFP SN 26-004, due March 4, 2026); and the Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri requesting bids on over 900 line items of grocery items for the 2026-27 school year (solicitation CHILDNUTRITIONSERVICESGROCERYITEMS20262027, due April 29, 2026). All contracts run July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with awards made to lowest responsive and responsible bidders, and all require proof of general liability insurance, E-Verify compliance, federal debarment certification, and various health and safety documentation at bid submission.