UNSPSC 50542905: Frozen non GMO gundila dates

The variety of non GMO dates known as non GMO gundila 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 50542905 Frozen non-GMO gundila dates (Commodity) describes a highly specialized produce item, but state and local government procurement activity under this code focuses on broad school nutrition supply chains where frozen and fresh produce, along with diverse grocery staples, are sourced to support the National School Lunch Program and school breakfast operations. The recent solicitations show that issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and boards of education at the county and municipal level, with occasional state-level participation; these jurisdictions source frozen foods and fresh produce as line items within larger comprehensive food-service procurements spanning hundreds of SKUs across proteins, dairy, grains, condiments, and produce categories. Vendors responding to these solicitations must meet strict USDA compliance, HACCP food safety plans, Buy American provisions (minimum 51% domestic agricultural content for processed products), whole-grain and nutrition standards aligned with the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, commercial general liability insurance typically at $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, E-Verify authorization, and debarment and suspension verification. Deliveries are made to multiple school sites on firm fixed pricing with no fuel surcharges, payment within 30 to 90 days of delivery, and contracts generally run from July 1 through June 30 with renewal options ranging from one to three additional years.

Recent activity centers on Georgia and Connecticut school systems, with secondary representation from Missouri and broader regional school districts. Representative solicitations include the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases (BNB052266, IFB for 1,100+ line items of grocery items including frozen products, due June 30, 2026), Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia (PE67080NONST2027000000013, IFB for 200+ fresh produce items, sealed bids due June 26, 2026), and the Douglas County School System in Georgia issuing an RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 school districts across two geographic areas with estimated annual spend of $5.5 million combined (PE64810NONST2026000000047, proposals due March 4, 2026). Additional activity appears in Early County Board of Education Georgia (PE55045NONST2027000000006, line-by-line food bid due June 8, 2026), City Schools of Decatur Georgia (PE77310NONST2026000000018, IFB for frozen foods and grocery, bids due May 15, 2026), Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri (CHILDNUTRITIONSERVICESGROCERYITEMS20262027, 900+ line items due April 29, 2026), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System Georgia (BID2634, 72 fresh produce items due April 23, 2026), and the State of Georgia (PE55645NONST2026000000009, food supplies and kitchen products, due June 22, 2026). Georgia dominates recent volume, with scattered activity across Connecticut, Missouri, and broader multi-district cooperative purchasing vehicles that amplify individual school district buying power.