UNSPSC 50544947: Frozen non GMO spring bright nectarines

The variety of non GMO nectarines known as non GMO spring bright nectarines 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 50544947 Frozen non-GMO spring bright nectarines is a Commodity code that addresses a narrow product line within school nutrition procurement, though the recent state and local opportunities tagged under this code reveal that school districts are actually buying across far broader frozen and fresh produce categories rather than nectarines specifically. The solicitations show that state and local jurisdictions—primarily school districts and boards of education—procure frozen fruits, fresh produce, and related grocery items as part of their National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program operations. The work spans comprehensive food service procurement covering meats, poultry, dairy, grains, vegetables, fruits, condiments, and supplies, all subject to Buy American provisions (typically requiring 51 percent domestic agricultural content), HACCP compliance, USDA nutrition standards under the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, and firm pricing throughout the contract period with packing and transportation included. Vendors must carry commercial general liability insurance (commonly $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate), comply with E-Verify requirements, provide HACCP plans with 24/7 recall accessibility, and submit federal debarment and suspension certifications. School districts award on a lowest responsive and responsible bidder basis and frequently reserve the right to split awards across multiple vendors on a line-item or geographic basis.

Recent activity clusters heavily in Georgia, where multiple school districts (Douglas County School System, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Decatur City Schools, and Savannah-Chatham County Public School System) and a cooperative buying vehicle (GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 districts across two regions) posted solicitations between February and June 2026. Connecticut and Missouri school districts (Bridgeport Board of Education and Rockwood R-VI School District) also appear in the recent window. Representative recent opportunities include the City Schools of Decatur issuing an IFB for frozen foods and grocery items with a due date of May 15, 2026; the Hancock County Board of Education requesting fresh produce bids (IFB #SN002-2027) with responses due June 26, 2026; and the Douglas County School System issuing an RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 districts across Georgia, with an estimated annual spend of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two and a sealed proposal deadline of March 4, 2026. Contract periods uniformly run July 1 through June 30 of the following year, with typical renewal options of one to four additional years at the district's discretion.