UNSPSC 50541903: Frozen non GMO common bearberries

The variety of non GMO bearberries known as non GMO common bearberries 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 50541903 Frozen non-GMO common bearberries is a Commodity code that represents a single fresh or frozen produce item; however, the recent state and local opportunities tagged with this code show little activity directly aligned with bearberries themselves. Instead, the opportunities span comprehensive grocery and produce procurement for school nutrition programs, reflecting the broader produce and food-service category under which this commodity sits. State and local governments buying under this code area are primarily school districts and their nutrition services departments, which source frozen and fresh produce—including berries, fruits, vegetables, dairy, and prepared foods—to meet National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program requirements under USDA nutrition standards. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia, Early County Board of Education in Georgia, Rockwood R-VI in Missouri, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System in Georgia, Douglas County School System in Georgia), city school systems (City Schools of Decatur, Georgia), municipal governments (City of Bridgeport, Connecticut), and state agencies (State of Georgia). The work involves competitive bidding for line-item produce and grocery supplies delivered weekly to central warehouses and individual school sites, with pricing firm for contract periods and no separate fuel surcharges permitted.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and the broader Southeast, with additional procurement in Connecticut and Missouri. Representative opportunities include the Hancock County Board of Education IFB for fresh produce (over 200 line items including berries, apples, and specialty produce, bids due June 26, 2026); the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases IFB for grocery items spanning over 1,100 line items with Buy American requirements (bids due June 30, 2026); the Douglas County School System RFP for fresh produce and eggs distributed across 30 districts via the GEC Buying Cooperative (estimated $4.4 million for Area One, proposals due March 4, 2026); the Rockwood R-VI School District Child Nutrition Services bid for over 900 grocery line items (bids due April 29, 2026); and the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System bid for 72 fresh produce items (bids due April 23, 2026). All solicitations require HACCP plans, 24/7 food recall accessibility, Buy American compliance or domestic-sourcing preference, and compliance with federal child nutrition regulations.