UNSPSC 50544612: Frozen non GMO crimson sweet melons

The variety of non GMO melons known as non GMO crimson sweet melons 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 50544612 Frozen non GMO crimson sweet melons is a Commodity code covering fresh and frozen produce items sold to state and local governments, though recent solicitation activity shows little direct demand for frozen melons specifically. Instead, state and local buyers under this code are procuring a much broader range of fresh produce, frozen food products, and shelf-stable groceries to support school nutrition programs, senior services, and institutional food service operations. The mix of issuing bodies includes county boards of education (Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education), county government departments (Gwinnett County Department of Community Services), city school boards (Bridgeport Board of Education), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia). School districts dominate recent activity, with multiple simultaneous solicitations for fresh produce and food supplies to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across their service areas.

Recent opportunities span Georgia and Connecticut. Hancock County Board of Education issued an IFB for over 200 line items of fresh produce (apples, berries, cruciferous vegetables, melons, citrus, leafy greens, and specialty items) with bids due June 26, 2026 and a contract term running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Early County Board of Education solicited approximately 300+ food items plus non-food supplies, with bids due June 8, 2026. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issued an informal written quote request for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, soups, canned vegetables) with quotes due October 19, 2026. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases, on behalf of the Bridgeport Board of Education, sought bids on over 1,100 line items of groceries (breakfast items, cereals, baked goods, frozen products, condiments, vegetables, fruits, dairy, snack items, beverages, and meat products) with electronic bids due June 30, 2026 and a contract period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. All school nutrition contracts incorporate Buy American provisions requiring at least 51 percent domestic agricultural ingredients, USDA compliance, and whole-grain and nutrition standards. Payment terms are typically Net 30 to Net 45 days with pricing firm for the contract period, and vendors must carry commercial general liability insurance, maintain HACCP plans, and satisfy E-Verify requirements.