UNSPSC 50542901: Frozen non GMO asharasi dates

The variety of non GMO dates known as non GMO asharasi dates 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 50542901 Frozen non GMO asharasi dates is a Commodity code that in practice sees little relevant state and local procurement activity. The recent opportunities tagged under this code do not involve asharasi dates or specialty frozen produce at all. Instead, the eight posted solicitations span comprehensive grocery procurement for school nutrition programs—including frozen foods, fresh produce, eggs, dairy, meats, grains, condiments, and supplies—issued by school districts and municipalities across multiple states. The actual work being bought under the broader family encompasses staple food service items required to operate K–12 lunch and breakfast programs, with deliveries to central warehouses or individual school sites, firm pricing across annual contract periods, compliance with USDA nutrition standards and Buy American requirements, and HACCP food safety protocols. Issuing bodies are primarily school districts (Rockwood R-VI, Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools, Douglas County Schools, Hancock County Schools, Early County Schools, City Schools of Decatur) alongside one city government (Bridgeport, Connecticut) and one state agency (State of Georgia). No repeat buyers appear across multiple recent solicitations, though Georgia school districts dominate the recent posting volume.

Geographic activity concentrates heavily in Georgia, with additional solicitations from Connecticut, Missouri, and other states. Representative recent opportunities include the Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases IFB for over 1,100 line-item grocery items with a due date of June 30, 2026; Hancock County Board of Education IFB for fresh produce with sealed bids due June 26, 2026; Rockwood R-VI School District electronic bid for over 900 line-item grocery items due April 29, 2026; and Douglas County School System RFP for fresh produce and eggs across 30 school districts with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million to $1.1 million by geographic area and a due date of March 4, 2026. All contracts run July 1 through June 30 of the following year with firm pricing, no fuel surcharges, Net 30–45 day payment terms, minimum $1,000,000 general liability insurance requirements, and federal compliance certifications including E-Verify, debarment verification, and HACCP plans. The code as presently tagged does not align with actual procurement content and offers limited relevance for vendors specializing in frozen non-GMO dates or niche specialty produce.