UNSPSC 50545022: Frozen non GMO late valencia oranges

The variety of non GMO oranges known as non GMO late valencia 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 50545022 Frozen non GMO late valencia oranges is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure shelf-stable and frozen food products for school nutrition programs, senior services, and institutional food service operations. Recent solicitations show that while the code nominally describes a specific frozen citrus product, actual purchasing activity under this code encompasses broad food categories including fresh produce, frozen items, canned goods, dairy, proteins, and condiments sourced through school districts, county senior services departments, and state procurement offices. The issuing bodies soliciting under this code are primarily school districts (Hancock County Board of Education, Bridgeport Board of Education, Early County Board of Education) and county or state agencies supporting food service operations (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Department of Community Services, State of Georgia). School districts represent the dominant buyer group, with most opportunities tied to National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program compliance requirements including Buy American provisions (minimum 51% domestic agricultural ingredients), nutrition standards under the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act, whole-grain requirements, and health inspections.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Connecticut. Representative opportunities include Gwinnett County's informal written quotes for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta, and canned vegetables) with quotes due October 19, 2026; Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for over 200 line items of fresh produce (apples, berries, cruciferous vegetables, citrus, melons, and specialty items) for the 2026-27 school year with bids due June 26, 2026; the City of Bridgeport's IFB for over 1,100 line items of grocery items supporting the school lunch program with bids due June 30, 2026; and Early County Board of Education's line-by-line bid for approximately 300 food items and 60 non-food supplies with bids due June 8, 2026. Delivery requirements typically mandate Monday-through-Friday scheduling to school warehouses and multiple school sites, with F.O.B. destination terms and firm fixed pricing throughout the contract period absent major market documentation. Awards are made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with vendors required to provide references, carry general liability insurance, comply with E-Verify and debarment verification, and maintain HACCP plans and food recall procedures.