UNSPSC 50542512: Frozen non GMO lapin cherries

The variety of non GMO cherries known as non GMO lapin cherries 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 50542512 Frozen non-GMO lapin cherries is a Commodity code that captures specialty frozen fruit procurement for institutional food service, though the recent state and local opportunities solicited under it reflect broader frozen and fresh produce sourcing for school nutrition programs rather than lapin cherries specifically. School districts represent the primary issuing bodies, with procurement activity concentrated in Georgia and expanding into Connecticut and Missouri. The scope of work under this code in practice encompasses comprehensive frozen and fresh produce supply contracts that serve National School Lunch Program requirements, including frozen vegetables, berries, specialty fruits, and related cold-storage items delivered to central warehouses and individual school sites. Vendors must comply with Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content in processed products), maintain HACCP plans with 24/7 recall accessibility, carry $500,000 to $2,000,000 in general liability insurance depending on district requirements, meet USDA nutrition standards including whole-grain and low-sodium specifications, and accept electronic ordering through district systems such as LINQ or NUTRIKIDS. Contract terms typically run July 1 through June 30 with firm pricing throughout the period, no fuel surcharges, and payment Net 30 to Net 45 days from delivery and inspection.

Recent activity shows school districts across Georgia (Douglas County School System, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, City Schools of Decatur), Connecticut (City of Bridgeport Board of Education), and Missouri (Rockwood R-VI School District) issuing RFPs and IFBs for fresh produce, frozen foods, and comprehensive grocery contracts. Representative solicitations include the Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs covering 30 school districts across two areas with estimated annual spending of $5.5 million combined (proposals due March 4, 2026); the City of Bridgeport's IFB BNB052266 for over 1,100 grocery line items including frozen products with sealed electronic bids due June 30, 2026; Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce with bids due June 26, 2026 covering 200+ line items across multiple produce varieties; and Rockwood R-VI School District's grocery procurement for over 900 line items with electronic bids due April 29, 2026 through the NUTRIKIDS system. Most school district contracts allow award to single or multiple vendors on a line-item basis and include renewal options extending up to three additional years. No set-asides specifically designated for disadvantaged enterprises appear in these solicitations, though some districts express intent to provide maximum practicable opportunities to minority and women's business enterprises consistent with federal standards.