UNSPSC 50545019: Frozen non GMO k-early oranges

The variety of non GMO oranges known as non GMO k-early oranges 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 50545019 Frozen non-GMO K-early oranges (Commodity) represents a narrow product line within the broader school nutrition and institutional food procurement ecosystem, though recent state and local opportunities show little direct solicitation activity specifically for this frozen citrus variety. State and local governments procuring under food service codes are primarily acquiring comprehensive grocery and produce portfolios—spanning frozen foods, fresh produce, dairy, meats, and prepared items—rather than single-product commodity buys. The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and boards of education (Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut; Hancock County, Early County, Decatur City, Savannah-Chatham County, and Douglas County systems in Georgia; Rockwood R-VI in Missouri) supplemented by occasional state purchasing offices. These jurisdictions source food products to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across dozens of schools, with contracts typically running July 1 through June 30 annual cycles. All procurement involves firm fixed pricing with Buy American provisions requiring minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content, HACCP food safety plans, and extensive compliance documentation including liability insurance, E-Verify authorization, and debarment certification.

The geographic activity concentrates heavily in Georgia and Missouri, with additional opportunities in Connecticut. Representative recent solicitations include the City of Bridgeport's June 30, 2026 IFB for grocery items spanning 1,100 line items (electronics through OpenGov portal); Hancock County Board of Education's June 26, 2026 IFB for fresh produce with over 200 line items including multiple apple and citrus varieties (sealed bid); Rockwood R-VI's April 29, 2026 grocery solicitation covering 900+ items with NUTRIKIDS electronic submission; and Douglas County School System's March 4, 2026 RFP for fresh produce and eggs covering approximately 72 line items across 30 school districts with estimated spending of $4.4 million in Area One and $1.1 million in Area Two. None of the recent opportunities explicitly target frozen K-early oranges as a standalone line item; the code shows negligible direct procurement activity, suggesting limited current demand or that purchases of this specific product occur within larger, multi-vendor grocery contracts rather than through dedicated frozen-citrus solicitations.