UNSPSC 50544618: Frozen non GMO gaya melons

The variety of non GMO melons known as non GMO gaya 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 50544618 Frozen non GMO Gaya melons, a Commodity code, addresses specialty frozen produce items procured by state and local school nutrition programs as part of broader meal-service supply chains. The recent opportunities tagged under this code show that state and local governments are actually buying comprehensive frozen and fresh grocery portfolios — including frozen produce, fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy, proteins, grains, and prepared entrees — rather than exclusively or primarily Gaya melons. The scope reflects National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program compliance requirements, including Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content), USDA whole-grain and nutrition standards, HACCP food safety plans, and strict labeling with nutritional and CN information. Issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and school systems across multiple states, with occasional appearances from municipal school procurement offices such as the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases.

School districts in Georgia, Missouri, and Connecticut dominate recent activity. The Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) posted an IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items (melons included) with a June 26, 2026 bid deadline. The Douglas County School System (Georgia) issued an RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 districts across two geographic areas, with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two, and a March 4, 2026 proposal deadline. The Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri) solicited grocery items covering over 900 line items for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with an April 29, 2026 electronic bid deadline. The City of Bridgeport (Connecticut) sought grocery items through an IFB for the Board of Education with a June 30, 2026 deadline. All contracts run twelve months from July 1 through June 30, with pricing firm for the contract period, delivery Monday through Friday to central warehouses and individual school sites, payment Net 30–45 days, and general liability insurance minimums of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate.