UNSPSC 50543106: Frozen non GMO kadota figs

The variety of non GMO figs known as non GMO kadota figs 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 50543106 Frozen non-GMO kadota figs is a Commodity code representing a highly specialized frozen-fruit item that state and local governments procure through broad school nutrition programs. Recent state and local solicitations under this code show that purchasing occurs primarily as line items within comprehensive grocery and frozen-food RFPs and IFBs targeting school districts' National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program compliance. The code captures frozen produce ingredients that must meet stringent federal nutrition standards, including whole-grain and low-sodium requirements, zero trans fats per serving, Buy American provisions requiring minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural commodity content, HACCP plan compliance, and food-recall procedures with 24/7 accessibility. Issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and boards of education, supplemented by municipal school systems and county boards of education, reflecting the dominance of child nutrition services in this procurement space. Vendors must maintain commercial general liability insurance typically at $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, carry E-Verify authorization, provide notarized compliance affidavits, submit product formulation statements with nutritional analyses and ingredient panels, and support blind laboratory testing at their expense; delivery windows are narrowly specified (typically 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday) with firm pricing for the 12-month contract period and no fuel surcharges permitted.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia, Connecticut, and Missouri, based on recent posted opportunities. Representative recent solicitations include the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases issuing IFB BNB052266 for over 1,100 grocery line items due June 30, 2026, the Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) seeking fresh produce and specialty items under IFB SN002-2027 with response due June 26, 2026, Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri) soliciting over 900 grocery line items due April 29, 2026, and the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia) bidding fresh produce covering 72 items due April 23, 2026. The Douglas County School System (Georgia) issued an RFP for fresh produce and eggs through the GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 districts across two geographic areas, with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million and $1.1 million respectively. School districts uniformly award contracts on a line-item basis permitting multiple vendors and reserve renewal options for up to three or four additional one-year terms based on performance; payment terms range from Net 30 to Net 45 days following inspection and acceptance of delivered goods.