UNSPSC 50542209: Frozen non GMO nelson blueberries

The variety of non GMO blueberries known as non GMO nelson blueberries 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 50542209 Frozen non-GMO Nelson blueberries (Commodity) represents a narrow product line within broader school nutrition procurement, where state and local governments procure frozen and fresh produce as components of larger grocery and food service contracts under federal nutrition program requirements. The recent solicitations tagged to this code show that frozen blueberries appear as line items within expansive multi-category food supply requests—notably the Bridgeport Board of Education's over-1,100-line-item grocery procurement and the Rockwood R-VI School District's 900-plus-line-item child nutrition services solicitation—rather than as standalone specialty items. School districts and county boards of education dominate the issuing-body mix, purchasing frozen produce alongside fresh produce, dairy, meats, grains, and prepared entrees to support National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program operations. All procurements mandate Buy American compliance (minimum 51 percent domestic content for processed products), HACCP plans with 24/7 recall accessibility, stringent nutritional standards including whole-grain and low-sodium requirements, and E-Verify authorization. Vendors must carry general liability insurance of $500,000 to $2 million per occurrence and submit detailed product documentation, health inspection records, and references at bid.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Connecticut, with representative opportunities including the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases (IFB, due June 30, 2026), Hancock County Board of Education (IFB, due June 26, 2026), Early County Board of Education (IFB, due June 8, 2026), City Schools of Decatur (IFB, due May 15, 2026), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (IFB, due April 23, 2026), and Douglas County School System serving 30 districts across two regions via GEC Buying Cooperative (RFP, due March 4, 2026 with estimated spending of $5.5 million). The Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri (electronic bid submission due April 29, 2026) completes the geographic distribution. All contracts run July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with firm pricing, no fuel or freight surcharges, and Net 30 to Net 45 payment terms. Frozen blueberries compete as one ingredient among hundreds in line-item-basis awards where districts reserve the right to split awards across multiple vendors; entry depends on competitive unit pricing, compliance certification, and demonstrated experience with school food service rather than product specialization.