UNSPSC 50542903: Frozen non GMO deglet noor dates

The variety of non GMO dates known as non GMO deglet noor 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 50542903 Frozen non-GMO deglet noor dates (Commodity) reflects state and local government procurement of specialty frozen produce items within broader school nutrition programs, though recent activity under this specific code shows limited direct solicitation. State and local school districts, county boards of education, and municipal food services purchase frozen and fresh produce as part of comprehensive grocery and food-supply contracts that serve the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. The purchasing profile emphasizes compliance with Buy American provisions (minimum 51% domestic agricultural content in processed products), HACCP food safety plans, whole-grain and low-sodium requirements, nutritional label accuracy, and delivery schedules aligned with school operating hours. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Rockwood R-VI in Missouri, Early County and Hancock County in Georgia, City Schools of Decatur in Georgia, Savannah-Chatham County in Georgia), municipal procurement offices (City of Bridgeport, Connecticut), state departments of agriculture or general services (State of Georgia), and cooperative purchasing vehicles such as the GEC Buying Cooperative serving multi-district consortia across Georgia. School districts are the dominant repeat buyers under this code tier.

Recent solicitations show activity concentrated in Georgia and Connecticut, with significant spend across multiple food categories that include frozen produce alongside fresh items. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases posted an IFB for over 1,100 line items of grocery items (including frozen products) with a response deadline of June 30, 2026 for the Bridgeport Board of Education. Hancock County Board of Education issued an IFB for fresh produce with over 200 line items due June 26, 2026, while the State of Georgia posted a broader food-supplies solicitation due June 22, 2026. Early County Board of Education solicited approximately 300 food items with a June 8, 2026 deadline, and the Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri requested over 900 grocery line items due April 29, 2026. The Douglas County School System in Georgia managed a multi-district cooperative RFP for fresh produce and eggs (estimated $5.5 million combined spend across 30 districts) with responses due March 4, 2026, and a separate RFP for food supply and distribution services (estimated $9 million annually) with a February 18, 2026 deadline. Contracts typically run July 1 through June 30 with firm fixed pricing throughout the term, Net 30–45 day payment terms, and delivery to multiple school sites Monday through Friday during morning hours. Bid documentation routinely requires liability insurance ($1 million minimum general liability), USDA debarment verification, E-Verify compliance, and food-safety certifications including mock-recall capability.