UNSPSC 50542006: Frozen non GMO dirksen blackberries

The variety of non GMO blackberries known as non GMO dirksen blackberries 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 50542006 Frozen non-GMO Dirksen blackberries is a Commodity code that in practice spans a much broader scope of frozen and fresh produce procurement by school districts, counties, and municipalities across the United States. State and local food service buyers use this code for line-item procurement of frozen produce—including berries, vegetables, and specialty items—as part of comprehensive school nutrition programs funded through the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. The recent opportunities show that while the code nominally names a single variety, jurisdictions are actually soliciting hundreds of produce line items (fresh and frozen) packaged in specified case sizes and volumes, delivered on firm fixed pricing with Buy American requirements mandating 51% domestic content where applicable. All products must comply with USDA nutrition standards, whole grain requirements, sodium limits, and zero trans fat specifications, with detailed nutritional labeling and compliance with the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act. Vendors must maintain HACCP plans, carry minimum insurance ($500,000 to $2,000,000 general liability depending on the district), and demonstrate food recall accessibility and mock-recall capability.

School districts dominate recent solicitation activity under this code: the Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri), City Schools of Decatur, Douglas County School System (Georgia), and Bridgeport Board of Education have all posted opportunities in the past three months. The geographic concentration is heaviest in Georgia and Missouri, with secondary activity in Connecticut. Representative recent opportunities include Hancock County Board of Education's fresh produce IFB (over 200 line items, due June 26, 2026), Early County Board of Education's food and non-food line-by-line bid (approximately 300+ food items, due June 8, 2026), and the Bridgeport Board of Education's multi-category grocery procurement (over 1,100 line items supporting the National School Lunch Program, electronic bids due June 30, 2026). Delivery requirements are uniform: Monday–Friday daytime windows, directly to school sites or central warehouses on 48x40 pallets with freight prepaid and one-for-one exchange. Contract terms typically run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options spanning one to four additional years at the district's discretion. Payment terms range from Net 30 to Net 45 days from invoice and inspection, and price adjustments mid-contract are tightly constrained—generally capped at 3% to 10% increases with third-party market documentation required.