UNSPSC 50544518: Frozen non GMO oro mangoes

The variety of non GMO mangoes known as non GMO oro mangoes 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 50544518 Frozen non-GMO oro mangoes is a Commodity code representing a single product line, yet the recent state and local opportunities tagged under it reflect broad-based school nutrition procurement for frozen and fresh produce, grocery staples, dairy, meats, and prepared foods supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. State and local school districts—including the City of Bridgeport Board of Education (Connecticut), Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia), City Schools of Decatur (Georgia), Early County Board of Education (Georgia), Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), and Douglas County School System (Georgia)—are the primary issuing bodies, often soliciting through cooperative purchasing vehicles such as the GEC Buying Cooperative. Solicitations span over 900 line items in some cases, encompassing frozen and fresh produce, proteins, grains, dairy, beverages, condiments, and supplies, with strict compliance requirements including Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content), HACCP plans, whole-grain standards, low-sodium formulations, and Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act nutrition compliance. Vendors must maintain general liability insurance (typically $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate), carry debarment and suspension verification, complete E-Verify authorization, provide food recall procedures, and accept orders through school ordering systems such as LINQ and Bonfire e-Procurement portals.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia (Hancock County, Decatur, Early County, Savannah-Chatham County, and Douglas County) and extends to Connecticut (City of Bridgeport) and Missouri (Rockwood R-VI), with additional state-level procurement from Georgia. Representative recent opportunities include the City of Bridgeport IFB for grocery items spanning over 1,100 line items with a due date of June 30, 2026; the Hancock County Board of Education IFB for fresh produce (over 200 items across apples, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, melons, citrus, leafy greens, and specialty produce) due June 26, 2026; the Rockwood R-VI School District's grocery items solicitation (approximately 900 line items) with electronic submissions due April 29, 2026; the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System bid for fresh produce (72 items) due April 23, 2026; and the Douglas County School System RFP for fresh produce and eggs (approximately 72 items, estimated at $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two) due March 4, 2026. Contract terms run consistently from July 1 through June 30 of the following year, with firm pricing throughout the term and delivery Monday through Friday to multiple school sites. All bids must include firm fixed pricing with no fuel surcharges, prepaid freight, and payment on Net 30 to Net 45 day terms.